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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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In May 2025, Furness issued an emotional statement about the divorce, speaking out about the “betrayal” that she had experienced during the split.

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

“It’s like with a divorce: When certain words are used, you can’t walk them back.”

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

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