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grieving vs mourning

mourning vs grieving

grieving is not a noun while mourning is a noun.

grieving and mourning both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
grieving No Yes No No
mourning Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, grieving and mourning are synonyms defined as:
  • grieving and mourning: sorrowful through loss or deprivation
Other synonyms of grieving include bereaved, bereft, grief-stricken, sorrowing.
grieving (noun) mourning (noun)
the passionate and demonstrative activity of expressing grief
state of sorrow over the death or departure of a loved one
grieving (adjective) mourning (adjective)
sorrowful through loss or deprivation sorrowful through loss or deprivation
Difference between grieving and mourning

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