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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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As part of their divorce agreement, the duo split other properties in their portfolio, including a sprawling penthouse apartment on Eleventh Avenue, which they bought for $21.12 million in 2022.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 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

Foa had an early marriage that ended in divorce.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

They didn't tell us kids about the divorce till after it happened, and when they finally mentioned it, they claimed it was a small price to pay if it ended our immigration struggles.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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