mourn

1 of 1verb

/mɔrn/

Forms:mourns,mourning,mourned,mourned

1

to feel deeply sad usually due to someone's death

transitive

The community came together to mourn beloved elder.
She continued to mourn the loss of her spouse for several months.
The nation mourned the tragic loss of a prominent figure.
Taking time to mourn a loved one is a personal and necessary part of the grieving process.
Friends and family supported each other as they mourned the sudden loss.

2

to experience sorrow or sadness due to the loss, absence, or end of something significant

transitive

They mourned the closure of the local bookstore, which had been a community hub.
The team mourned their defeat in the championship game, knowing how hard they had worked.
She mourned the end of their friendship, feeling that it had faded with time.
The city mourned the destruction caused by the hurricane.
He mourned the loss of his job, struggling to find a new path forward.