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1. rupture - noun

· state of being torn or burst open

Hypernym(s): injury, hurt, harm, trauma




2. rupture - noun

· a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"

Synonym(s): breach, break, severance, rift, falling_out

Hypernym(s): separation, breakup, detachment




3. rupture - noun

· the act of making a sudden noisy break

Hypernym(s): breakage, break, breaking




4. rupture - verb

· separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"

Synonym(s): tear, snap, bust

Hypernym(s): separate, disunite, divide, part





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