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Rupture

ˈrʌptʃə

Rupture definitions
verb
rupture ruptured ruptures rupturing
  1. (especially of a pipe or container, or bodily part such as an organ or membrane) break or burst suddenly

    "if the main artery ruptures he could die"

    • cause to break or burst suddenly

      "the impact ruptured both fuel tanks"

    • suffer an abdominal hernia

      "one of the boys was ruptured and needed to be fitted with a truss"

  2. breach or disturb (a harmonious feeling or situation)

    "once trust and confidence has been ruptured it can be difficult to regain"

    sever break cut off break off breach disrupt