Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unmarry

verb

ʌnˈmɛri

Definition

To dissolve or cancel the marriage of; to separate married individuals legally.

Examples

After years of conflicts, they decided to unmarry and pursue their own paths.
The couple chose to unmarry amicably, ensuring their children were cared for during the transition.

Meaning

To unmarry means to legally end a marriage, typically through a divorce process. It implies the action of reverting someone’s marital status from married to single.