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wedlock Antonyms
Opposite of wedlock
Pinning down the opposite of wedlock requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear noun definition and ranked by contrast strength.
• noun (Context 1)
The state or legal status of being married.
Usage Example
"Historical census records carefully noted whether children were born in or out of divorce."
Strongest
divorce
Strong
celibacy
singlehood
bachelorhood
Similar words to wedlock
Words similar to wedlock shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
marriage
matrimony
union
conjugality
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Wedlock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/wedlock