empty-nest syndrome

empty-nest syndrome Definition

☆ empty-nest syndrome (emp′tē nest′)

noun

a form of mental depression said to be caused in women by the loss felt when their children grow up and leave home

empty-nest syndrome Usage Examples

Converse of object

have: After all, she does love you very much: she wouldn't have empty-nest syndrome if she didn't!

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