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Bereft

usgb/bɪˈreft/Volume
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Emotional WeightPlay
Often implies deep loss or emptiness that impacts emotions. SlideHer voice was bereft of joy.
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Use with abstractsPlay
Works well with abstract concepts, like hope or love, not just physical things. SlideThey sat there, bereft of hope.
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Not just lackPlay
'Bereft' describes a lack due to a significant loss, not just any absence. SlideAfter the storm, the city was bereft of electricity.
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