divorce rape

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Meaning · English

The situation where one partner in a relationship, usually female, is awarded by a family court an exorbitant alimony or child support, and complete or almost complete custody of the children produced from the union, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tình huống một bên bị yêu cầu cấp dưỡng quá mức

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Register: derogatory, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “divorce rape” mean?

The situation where one partner in a relationship, usually female, is awarded by a family court an exorbitant alimony or child support, and complete or almost complete custody of the children produced from the union, etc.

Is “divorce rape” formal or informal?

divorce rape is generally derogatory, slang.