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- pronunciation:
- ruhp
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- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the act of breaking open or breaking off.
The rupture of the dam caused a flood.- synonyms:
- breach, break, burst, fracture
- similar words:
- split
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| definition 2: |
a break in friendly connections between people or nations.
A rupture between the two countries started a war.- synonyms:
- split
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| related words: |
break, cleft, crack, flaw, outbreak |
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
ruptures, rupturing, ruptured |
| definition: |
to break or tear open.
He ruptured a tendon in his leg.- synonyms:
- break, burst, bust
- similar words:
- crack, fracture, split, tear
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| related words: |
violate |
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| derivation: |
rupturable (adj.) |
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