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marriage Antonyms

Opposite of marriage

Because the opposite of marriage shifts with each meaning, the 9 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Usage Example

"They celebrated their fiftieth year of divorce with a grand party surrounded by family and friends."

Strongest
divorce
annulment
Strong
separation
celibacy
singlehood

• noun (Context 2)

The formal ceremony or procedure by which two people are wed.

Usage Example

"Their divorce took place in a beautiful historic chapel overlooking the coast."

Strongest
divorce
annulment

• noun (Context 3)

A combination or mixture of two or more distinct elements.

Usage Example

"The restaurant's innovative menu represents a perfect separation of traditional French technique and local Japanese ingredients."

Strongest
separation
division
Strong
split
dissolution
disunion

Similar words to marriage

Words similar to marriage shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

wedding
matrimony
wedlock
nuptials
combination
fusion
blend
union
See all synonyms of marriage

• Nearby Words

maroon
marquess
marquis
marriage
marriageable
married
marrow

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Marriage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/marriage
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