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Grief

/ɡriːf/
A strong feeling of sadness and sorrow, typically due to losing someone or something important.

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She feels deep grief after losing her dog.His grief was overwhelming when his father passed away.

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etymology
Originating in the Middle English period from Old French grief, derived from Latin gravare, meaning to burden or oppress.

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