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grievous

1. (of something bad) very severe or serious

“his death was a grievous blow”

adjective

/ˈɡrivəs/

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grievous

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"I needed some time to _____ after the grievous battle."

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  • voluntary
  • gratuitous
  • free
  • atrocious
  • heinous
  • dreadful

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