What is "divorce" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "divorce": the legal dissolution of a marriage

Noun

Pronunciation in US: /dɪˈvoʊɹs/, /dɪˈvɔɹs/

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "divorce": part; cease or break association with

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /dɪˈvoʊɹs/, /dɪˈvɔɹs/

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)s/

Meaning of "divorce": get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage

Verb

Pronunciation in US: /dɪˈvoʊɹs/, /dɪˈvɔɹs/

Pronunciation in UK: /dɪˈvɔː(ɹ)s/

Synonyms:

breakup, dissolution, split, separation, annulment, division, divorcement, severance, disunion, partition, break, detachment, breach, rupture, dissociation, splitsville, disparateness, decree nisi, dedomiciling, on the rocks, parting of the ways, separate maintenance, break up, dissociate, disconnect, sever, separate, sunder, annul, divide, disjoin, nullify, part, split, disunite, cancel, dissolve, dissever, put away, unmarry,

Antonyms:

unity, juncture, marriage, agreement, connection, attachment, union, association, combination, combine, unite, validate, connect, marry, associate, attach, join, keep, retain,