I. noun
Synonyms: separation 1, detachment, dissolution, disunion, division, divorcement, partition, rupture, split-up
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: separate 1, break up, disjoin, disjoint, dissever, disunite, divide, part, sever, sunder
Related Word: disaffect, wean
2.
to end a marriage by legal action
unable to agree, they decided to divorce
divorced his wife
Synonyms: dismiss, put away, unmarry
Related Word: break up, separate, split; annul, cancel