Wedlock

//ˈwɛd.lɒk//

Synonyms for "wedlock" (38 found)

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Closest matches (8)

marriage matrimony a world-without-end bargain alliance bed bond of matrimony

Noun(2 words)

Strong matches (11)

bridebed cohabitation conjugal bond conjugal knot coverture holy matrimony holy wedlock husbandhood ill-assorted marriage intermarriage interracial marriage

Related words (19)

marriage bed marriage sacrament match matrimonial union mesalliance misalliance miscegenation mixed marriage nuptial bond sacrament of matrimony spousehood union wedded bliss wedded state weddedness wedding knot wifehood

Noun(2 words)

spousal relationship union

Related word relations

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5 relation types

More general

1 entries

marital status

Synonyms

2 entries

marriage matrimony

Related terms

1 entries

bridelock

derived from

3 entries

lake lock wed

related to

3 entries

married matrimony wife

Sample sentences

15 total sentences available.

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Wedlock is a padlock.

Source: tatoeba (238718)

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.

Source: tatoeba (554874)

Sami was born out of wedlock in Egypt.

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