💥rupture

noun/verb
/ˈrʌptʃər/

Meaning

to break or burst suddenly; a crack, split, or break in something
breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

Example Sentences

The pipe ruptured due to high pressure.

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

Example Expressions

rupture relations

Synonyms

break, burst, split, crack, tear, fracture
Entry 1
break, burst, split, crack, tear
Entry 2
break, tear, split, fracture

Antonyms

heal, repair, fix, mend, unite, join
Entry 1
heal, repair, fix
Entry 2
repair, mend, unite, join

Collocations

rupture pipe, rupture appendix, sudden rupture, rupture relations, muscle rupture, rupture point, diplomatic rupture
Entry 1
rupture pipe, rupture appendix, sudden rupture, rupture relations
Entry 2
muscle rupture, rupture point, diplomatic rupture

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