espousal

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of ESPOUSAL

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 bridal, espousal, marriage, nuptial(s)

Related Words match, matrimony, wedlock; union

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>

Synonyms betrothal, espousal, troth

Antonyms disengagement

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