Comourn

/koʊˈmɔːrn/ verb

Definition

To mourn or grieve together with someone; to share in mourning or sorrow.

Etymology

From com- (together) + mourn (from Old French, from Latin moeror 'to be sad'). An archaic or literary term emphasizing collective grief.

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Before grief counseling and support groups, 'comourning' described the ancient human ritual of gathering together to grieve—and research shows shared mourning actually helps people heal faster!

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