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divorce

/dɪˈvoɹs/noun, verb2 syllables

Divorce means: part; cease or break association with.

Synonyms for divorce10

noun, as in the legal dissolution of a marriage

divorcement

verb, as in part; cease or break association with

disassociate, dissociate, disunite, disjoint

verb, as in get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage

split up

also used for divorce

partition, separation, severance, separate

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What does divorce mean?3

verb

1

part; cease or break association with“She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president”

2

get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage“The couple divorced after only 6 months”

noun

1

the legal dissolution of a marriage

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with divorce?10

three syllables

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Divorce in a sentence

  • If you want to divorce, you will have to pay the price.sejb
  • Since her husband doesn't respect her, she asked him for divorce.MessDjaaf
  • I'll not divorce you, unless you give me a good reason.unknown
  • I've tried talking her out a million times, but she definitely wants the divorce.lucasmg123
  • If you're no longer happy with me, why don't you get a divorce?Nuel
  • I understand that divorce is a serious step, but it's necessary for my happiness.Nuel
  • Today, separation and divorce are not as frowned upon.marcelostockle
  • In the past, separation and divorce were frowned upon by everyone.marcelostockle

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of divorce

as a noun

plural
divorces

as a verb

past tense
divorced
present participle
divorcing
third-person singular
divorces
past participle
divorced