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rupture
noun
verb
The act of making a sudden noisy break
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ˈɹʌptʃə
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noun
The act of making a sudden noisy break
noun
A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
“They hoped to avoid a break in relations”
noun
State of being torn or burst open
verb
Separate or cause to separate abruptly
“The rope snapped”
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They hoped to avoid a break in relations
The rope snapped
Tear the paper
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