Wedlock is a padlock.
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Wedlock
/ˈwɛd.lɒk/
Synonyms for "wedlock" (43 found)
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Closest matches (9)
Strong matches (13)
conjugal knotcovertureholy matrimonyholy wedlockhusbandhoodill-assorted marriageintermarriageinterracial marriagemarriagemarriage bed
Noun(3 words)
conjugal unionmarital institutionmarital practice
Related words (21)
marriage sacramentmatchmatrimonial unionmatrimonymesalliancemisalliancemiscegenationmixed marriagenuptial bondsacrament of matrimonyspousehoodunionwedded blisswedded stateweddednesswedding knotwifehood
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More general
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5 entriescivil marriagecivil wedlockcommon-law marriagereligious marriagereligious wedlock
Collocations
5 entriesdissolution of wedlockforced wedlocklegitimate wedlockmatrimonial bondstate of wedlock
Inflections
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1 entriesSample sentences
15 total sentences available.
Because he was unemployed, their wedlock failed.
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Motherhood and childhood are entitled to special care and assistance. All children, whether born in or out of wedlock, shall enjoy the same social protection.
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Sami was born out of wedlock in Egypt.
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