divorce (Meaning)
divorce (n)
the legal dissolution of a marriage
divorce (v)
part; cease or break association with
get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage
divorce (n.)
A legal dissolution of the marriage contract by a court or other body having competent authority. This is properly a divorce, and called, technically, divorce a vinculo matrimonii.
The separation of a married woman from the bed and board of her husband -- divorce a mensa et toro (/ thoro), from bed board.
The decree or writing by which marriage is dissolved.
Separation; disunion of things closely united.
That which separates.
To dissolve the marriage contract of, either wholly or partially; to separate by divorce.
To separate or disunite; to sunder.
To make away; to put away.
Synonyms & Antonyms of divorce
Synonyms:
- battle royal
- argy-bargy
- fury
- wrangle
- disenchantment
- row
- bitterness
- aggravation
- indignation
- envenoming
- infuriation
- tiff
- disillusionment
- imbroglio
- rage
- argle-bargle
- argument
- scrap
- falling-out
- wrath
- fight
- cross fire
- contretemps
- controversy
- ire
- misunderstanding
- hassle
- spat
- squabble
- kickup
- set-to
- spleen
- bicker
- donnybrook
- disagreement
- furor
- rhubarb
- outrage
- vendetta
- incensing
- brawl
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
divorce Sentence Examples
- The couple decided to end their marriage through a divorce.
- The lawyers finalized the divorce proceedings last month.
- The terms of the divorce settlement included child custody arrangements and property division.
- The judge granted the divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
- The divorce papers were signed and submitted to the court.
- The divorce process was emotionally challenging for both parties involved.
- The divorce resulted in the reshuffling of family relationships and dynamics.
- The newly divorced individuals began the journey of rebuilding their lives.
- The divorce lawyer provided guidance and support to the clients throughout the process.
- The divorce marked a new chapter in the lives of the individuals involved.
FAQs About the word divorce
the legal dissolution of a marriage, part; cease or break association with, get a divorce; formally terminate a marriageA legal dissolution of the marriage cont
estrangement,breakup, severance, fractionalization, disunion, schism, dissolution, split, rift, fractionation
consensus, harmony, appeasement, agreement, conciliation, reconciliation, pacification, harmony, pacification, appeasement
The couple decided to end their marriage through a divorce.
The lawyers finalized the divorce proceedings last month.
The terms of the divorce settlement included child custody arrangements and property division.
The judge granted the divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences.
