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Antonyms for be reft


Grammar : Adj, noun, verb
Spell : bih-reft
Phonetic Transcription : bɪˈrɛft



Definition of be reft

Origin :
  • late 14c., past participle adjective from bereave (v.).
  • As in insufficient : adj not enough; lacking
  • As in mournful : adj sorrowful
  • As in bereft : adj lacking; missing
  • As in void : adj empty
  • As in wanting : adj lacking, inadequate
  • As in lorn : adj abandoned
  • As in deserted : adj abandoned, unoccupied
  • As in desolate : adj depressed, despondent
  • As in destitute : adj down and out; wanting
  • As in devoid : adj empty, wanting
  • As in forlorn : adj hopeless, inconsolable
  • As in lovelorn : noun unloved
  • As in lose : verb be deprived of; mislay
  • As in oust : verb expel, get rid of
  • As in rob : verb steal, deprive
  • As in bereave : verb deprive
  • As in deprive : verb keep or take away something wanted, needed
  • As in disinherit : verb cut off in will of bequeathal
  • As in divest : verb dispossess; take off

Synonyms for be reft

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