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

Expect more work happy hours with real NA options, more weddings with zero-proof bars and more brand campaigns that don’t treat alcohol as the default social lubricant.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 26 Aug. 2026
Some of the most striking parts of your reporting are the moments these sailors missed back at home, including graduations and weddings.

— Dana Taylor, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Despite being admitted to hospital in May 2023 for a respiratory infection and needing to rest after he was discharged, the King maintained a busy diary that year, carrying out 275 engagements.

— James Frater, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
Job duties involve public speaking engagements, working on community projects and being an advocate for humanitarian issues.

— Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of engagements

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