predivorce

/prɪˈdɪvɔːrs/

Definitions

1. noun

The period before a couple’s divorce, often characterized by tension, conflict, and attempts to reconcile.

“After months of predivorce stress, they finally decided to separate their assets and start the divorce proceedings.”

2. noun

A state of being in a relationship that is deteriorating, often indicating an impending divorce.

“Their friends and family had been warning them about the signs of predivorce for months, but they refused to listen.”

Synonyms

  • marital crisis
  • relationship breakdown

Antonyms

  • honeymoon phase
  • marital bliss