Definitions

broken up

[brohk-uhn uhp] / ˈbroʊk ən ˈʌp /

ADJECTIVE

upset

Synonyms

STRONG

agitated amazed blue capsized confused disconcerted dismayed disordered disquieted distressed dragged grieved hurt ill low muddled overturned rattled ruffled shocked sick spilled thrown toppled troubled tumbled unsettled unzipped worried

WEAK

all torn up antsy apprehensive bummed out chaotic come apart frantic in disarray jittery jumpy overwrought psyched-out put out shook-up tipped over unglued upside-down

Antonyms

STRONG

calm clean collected comforted composed content decent happy healthy joyful methodical moral ordered organized pleased settled sound strong systematic untroubled unworried well

WEAK

undisturbed

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broken up

Service members deployed in the region asked for confirmation that the news was true, and when told it was, they were broken up.

From Salon ● Aug. 26, 2026

Some analysts even suggested the company would be more highly valued if it were broken up.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

It raises the question as to whether that partnership will be broken up if 27-year-old Brook takes control of the Test side.

From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026

“They are still friends and very supportive of one another. They have been quietly broken up for several months.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026

With it, they had a single flatcake of roasted acor meal: very bitter, but not too bad once it was broken up and mashed into the broth.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

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