What is another word for mourning?
Pronunciation: [mˈɔːnɪŋ] (IPA) 
Mourning is a sorrowful word used to describe the period of grief for the loss of a loved one. However, there are other words that can describe the same feeling. Bereavement, sorrow, and lamentation all suggest deep emotional distress felt by someone in mourning. Grieving also illustrates the process of mourning and the various emotions experienced during that time. Grief encompasses many emotions from disbelief and anger to acceptance and hope. The word lament may also refer to mourning, emphasizing the expression of sorrow. Whereas grief emphasizes the inward emotions, lament can refer to both outward and inward expressions of mourning. Overall, these synonyms all convey a sense of sadness and loss experienced during the period of mourning.
