bereft

== English == === Etymology === From Middle English bireft, v. Middle English bireven. Synchronically a form of bereaved; compare leave and left. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /bəˈɹɛft/ Rhymes: -ɛft === Verb === bereft simple past and past participle of bereave bereft of strength ― powerless bereft of gorm (Yorkshire dialect) ― mindless, being an idiot === Adjective === bereft (not comparable) (of a person) Pained by the loss of someone. Deprived of, stripped of, robbed of. Lacking, devoid of. Synonyms: barren, destitute ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====