Definition of "griever" [griev•er]

• One who grieves (noun)

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• "The griever is expected, after missing a few days of work, to act normal, to show no emotion that may be seen as sad, maudlin, angry, or grief-stricken."
• "Those who know me well know that I'm not big "griever"."
• "Never minimize their pain -- Telling a griever that their pain isn't so bad, that their loved one is better off in heaven, or that "time heals all wounds" does not help."