di·vorce (d -vôrs , -v rs )n.1. The legal dissolution of a marriage. 2. A complete or radical severance of closely connected things. v. di·vorced, di·vorc·ing, di·vorc·es v.tr.1. To dissolve the marriage bond between. 2. To end marriage with (one's spouse) by way of legal divorce. 3. To cut off; separate or disunite: an idea that was completely divorced from reality. See Synonyms at separate. v.intr. To obtain a divorce.
[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin d vortium, from d vortere, to divert, variant of d vertere; see divert.] |
divorce Noun 1. the legal ending of a marriage 2. a separation, esp. one that is permanent Verb [-vorcing, -vorced] 1. to separate or be separated by divorce 2. to remove or separate [Latin divertere to separate]
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms | Noun | 1. | divorce - the legal dissolution of a marriageseparation - the social act of separating or parting company; "the separation of church and state" law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" | | Verb | 1. | divorce - part; cease or break association with; "She disassociated herself from the organization when she found out the identity of the president"break up, part, split, split up, separate, break - discontinue an association or relation; go different ways; "The business partners broke over a tax question"; "The couple separated after 25 years of marriage"; "My friend and I split up" | | 2. | divorce - get a divorce; formally terminate a marriage; "The couple divorced after only 6 months"break up, part, split, split up, separate, break - discontinue an association or relation; go different ways; "The business partners broke over a tax question"; "The couple separated after 25 years of marriage"; "My friend and I split up" |
divorce noun 1. separation, split, break-up, parting, split-up, rift, dissolution, severance, estrangement, annulment, decree nisi, disunion noun 2. breach, break, split, falling-out ( informal) disagreement, feud, rift, bust-up ( informal) rupture, abyss, chasm, schism, estrangement verb 3. separate, split up, part company, annul your marriage, dissolve your marriage verb 4. separate, divide, isolate, detach, distance, sever, disconnect, dissociate, set apart, disunite, sunder
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