rupture

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rupture Definition

• (n) state of being torn or burst open
• (n) a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"
• (n) the act of making a sudden noisy break
• (v) separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"

rupture Synonyms

• breach
• break
• bust
• falling out
• rift
• rupture
• severance
• snap
• tear