grief

US /ɡriːf/

UK /ɡriːf/

1.

deep sorrow, especially that caused by someone's death

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She was overcome with grief after the loss of her husband.

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The family is still dealing with their grief.

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sorrow misery anguish distress heartache

2.

trouble or annoyance

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He's been giving me a lot of grief lately.

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The old car gave him constant grief.

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trouble annoyance vexation bother hassle

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come to grief good grief!