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marry Antonyms

Opposite of marry

Because the opposite of marry shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To join with another person as a legal spouse in a formal or religious ceremony of matrimony.

Usage Example

"They decided to divorce in a quiet ceremony overlooking the coast after five years of dating."

Strongest
divorce
separate
Strong
split up
break up

• verb (Context 2)

To perform the official or religious marriage ceremony uniting two people as spouses (of a clergy member, judge, or civil official).

Usage Example

"The local justice of the peace agreed to divorce the couple at the historic courthouse."

Strongest
divorce
Strong
separate

• verb (Context 3)

To combine, blend, or unite two distinct elements, ideas, or flavors into a harmonious whole.

Usage Example

"The architect's new design seeks to separate classical stonework with modern sustainable technology."

Strongest
separate
divide
Strong
split
disconnect
segregate

Similar words to marry

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

wed
combine
get married
blend
unite
merge
tie the knot
get hitched
See all synonyms of marry

• Nearby Words

marriageable
married
marrow
marry
marsh
marshal
marshiness

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