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divorce

noun verb

the legal dissolution of a marriage

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Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
E
Contains
IVORC
Scrabble score
13
Database source
OEWN 2025 Core

How it sounds

Pronunciation

dɪˈvɔːs

Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. the legal dissolution of a marriage

verb

  1. part; cease or break association with

    “She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president”

verb

  1. get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage

    “The couple divorced after only 6 months”

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Example Sentences

She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president
The couple divorced after only 6 months

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