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Divorced

Verb / dɪˈvɔ:rst / Another word for divorced — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Divorced means to legally end a marriage.

Synonyms & similar words

splitup dissociate divorce disjoint disunite disassociate separated dissolved disunited detached disconnected disengaged disjoined disassociated unmarried uncoupled united united segregating terminated parted disbanded unlinked disentangled

Synonyms by register

Formal

separated dissolved annulled

Informal

split up broken up on the outs

Literary

sundered parted

Antonyms

married united wedded coupled joined together

Common collocations

  • divorced from reality
  • divorced parents
  • divorced couple
  • divorced man
  • divorced woman
  • recently divorced
  • happily divorced

Word family

noun divorce
verb divorce
adjective divorced

Usage note

While 'divorced' primarily refers to the legal dissolution of a marriage, it can also be used metaphorically to describe a state of separation or detachment from something.

Example sentences

  1. My aunt and uncle are getting divorced.
  2. After the divorce, my mom moved to a new city.
  3. The couple decided to get divorced after many years of unhappiness.
  4. It is important to talk to children about the divorce.
  5. He was sad when his parents got divorced.

Quotes

  • Divorce is the psychological equivalent of a triple coronary bypass. - Mary Kay Blakely
  • The only time my wife and I had a simultaneous orgasm was when the judge signed the divorce papers. - Woody Allen
  • Divorce is a declaration of independence with only two signers. - Gerald F. Lieberman

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