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rupture

noun verb

The act of making a sudden noisy break

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
UP
Scrabble score
9
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɹʌptʃə

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. The act of making a sudden noisy break

noun

  1. A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

    “They hoped to avoid a break in relations”

noun

  1. State of being torn or burst open

verb

  1. Separate or cause to separate abruptly

    “The rope snapped”

In context

Example Sentences

They hoped to avoid a break in relations
The rope snapped
Tear the paper

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