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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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This will be the second divorce for both parties.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Foa’s marriage to Uriel Foa ended in divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Russia has one of the highest divorce rates in the world, according to various polls.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Paul says she had violated the group’s rules by meeting with a partner without her husband’s knowledge, which contributed to their divorce.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

Her dad had recently moved out of their house, and Rebecca was reeling from her parents' sudden divorce.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.