mismarry

/mɪsˈmærɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to get married, especially unexpectedly or in a way that is considered unsuitable, to someone

“She had only been dating him for a few weeks when they decided to mismarry in a small ceremony.”

2. noun

an unexpected or unsuitable marriage

“Their mismarry was a shock to their friends and family.”

3. verb

to cause or result in a mismatch or an unsuitable union

“The two companies mismarry due to their vastly different business models.”

Synonyms

  • elope
  • marry in haste

Antonyms

  • get married in a suitable ceremony
  • marry wisely