ESPOUSALS Synonyms: 12 Similar and Opposite Words

espousals

noun

plural of espousal

as in marriages

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

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as in engagements

the act or state of being engaged to be married considering how long her previous marriage lasted, she'd be wise to have an extended espousal

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disengagements

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Noun

The video has so many of Taylor’s favorite tropes—weddings that turn into a mess, metaphorically breaking glass, red wine spilling, mad women, chatty ghosts, symbolic houses.

— Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
It is celebrated not only as an overnight accommodation, but also as a romantic location for weddings and other celebrations.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of weddings

Noun

Its architecture supports engagements where aircraft and weapons face increasingly complex countermeasures.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 28 Sep. 2026
Many engagements saw higher box office this weekend over last despite fewer shows due to a rush of new releases, indicating strong word of mouth.

— Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of engagements

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