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divorce

[dih-vawrs] / dɪˈvɔrs /
NOUN
split-up of marriage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
annulment breakup dissolution separation split
STRONG
breach break detachment disparateness dissociation disunion division divorcement partition rupture severance splitsville
WEAK
decree nisi dedomiciling parting of the ways separate maintenance
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement association attachment combination connection juncture union unity
WEAK
marriage
VERB
split up a marriage
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break up disconnect dissociate separate sever
STRONG
annul cancel disjoin dissever dissolve disunite divide nullify part split sunder
WEAK
put away unmarry
Antonyms
STRONGEST
associate attach combine join unite
STRONG
connect keep retain validate
WEAK
marry

Example Sentences

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Their divorce was finalized in 2010 after a 17-year marriage.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Farr’s divorce from Chung, finalized in 2020, also brought about changes to her living situation at the La Cañada estate.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

Like Ted Lasso, Greg is just getting on his feet after a divorce that’s old news to everybody but him.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

"So there's no divorce yet, we're saving that for season two."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

He called the other day and asked Mom if she’d received the divorce papers.

From "Because of Mr. Terupt" by Rob Buyea

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