DIVORCES
8 letters · 3 syllables · noun, verb
Definition of DIVORCES
The legal dissolution of a marriage.
"Richard obtained a divorce from his wife some years ago, but hasn't returned to the dating scene."
A separation of connected things.
"The Civil War split between Virginia and West Virginia was a divorce based along cultural and economic as well as geographic lines."
That which separates.
To legally dissolve a marriage between two people.
"A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them."
To end one's own marriage to (a person) in this way.
"Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful."
To obtain a legal divorce.
"Edna and Simon divorced last year; he got the house, and she retained the business."
Synonyms of DIVORCES
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Examples of DIVORCES in a Sentence
- "Richard obtained a divorce from his wife some years ago, but hasn't returned to the dating scene."
- "The Civil War split between Virginia and West Virginia was a divorce based along cultural and economic as well as geographic lines."
- "A ship captain can marry couples, but cannot divorce them."
- "Lucy divorced Steve when she discovered that he had been unfaithful."
Word Details
Is DIVORCES a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIVORCES is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: DIVORCES uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for DIVORCES
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | v | o | r | c | e | s | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 16 |
Anagrams of DIVORCES
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Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIVORCES
100 words from the letters in DIVORCES
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How to Use DIVORCES in Word Games
DIVORCES is worth 14 points in Scrabble and 16 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
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