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rupture

[ruhp-cher] / ˈrʌp tʃər /
NOUN
break, split
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach fissure fracture hernia schism
STRONG
burst cleavage cleft crack division herniation parting rent tear
Antonyms
WEAK
agreement closing closure harmony peace
NOUN
disagreement, dissolution
Synonyms
STRONGEST
breach disruption estrangement misunderstanding rift schism
STRONG
altercation break clash contention detachment disunion division divorce divorcement feud hostility parting partition quarrel separation split
WEAK
breakup bustup falling-out split-up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement connection
STRONG
attachment combination friendliness friendship juncture kindness marriage peace sympathy union unity
WEAK
closing closure harmony
VERB
break open
Synonyms
STRONGEST
burst disrupt erupt fracture puncture sever shatter sunder tear
STRONG
breach cleave crack divide hold open part rend rive separate split
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fix mend sew
STRONG
combine connect join unite
WEAK
agree close marry
VERB
disagree; dissolve union
Synonyms
STRONGEST
break off break up disrupt sunder
STRONG
disjoin dissect dissever disunite divide divorce part separate split
WEAK
come between split up
Antonyms
STRONG
combine connect join marry unite
WEAK
agree close mend

Example Sentences

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Navigating that kind of rupture would take poise, flexibility, and tact.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

This plaque can restrict blood flow, and under certain conditions, it may rupture and trigger a heart attack or stroke or require urgent medical treatment to restore circulation.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Here is how the rupture stacks up against past shocks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

On Jan. 30, Vonn suffered a complete rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in her left knee, with meniscus and bone damage, when she crashed during a downhill race in Crans Montana, Switzerland.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

The rupture had really sent things flying, myself included.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir