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espousal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of espousal

1 a ceremony in which two people are united in matrimony

  • the expected espousal of the Hollywood actor and the singing superstar should attract the elite of show business
Synonyms of espousal

bridal, marriage, nuptial(s), wedding
Words Related to espousal

match, matrimony, wedlock

union

2 the act or state of being engaged to be married

  • considering how long her previous marriage lasted, sheʼd be wise to have an extended espousal
Synonyms of espousal

betrothal, engagement, troth
Antonyms of espousal

disengagement

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