verb

mourn

to mourn, to grieve

The whole country mourned the queen's death.

The whole country mourned the queen's death.

He is still mourning his lost dog.

He is still mourning his lost dog.

((sb./sth.)) to feel or show deep sorrow for (sb./sth.) The nation mourned the passing of its leader.

((for sb./sth.)) to feel or show deep sorrow for (sb./sth.) She mourned for her lost childhood.

Synonyms: grieve, lament, sorrow; Antonyms: rejoice, celebrate

From Old English 'murnan', meaning to be anxious or to grieve.

It sounds like 'morn' (morning). Imagine waking in the morning feeling sad about a loss.

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