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rupture


2rupture

verb
rup·turedrup·tur·ing\-sh(ə-)riŋ\

Definition of RUPTURE

transitive verb
1
a : to part by violence : break, burst b : to create or induce a breach of
2
: to produce a rupture in
intransitive verb
: to have or undergo a rupture
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Examples of RUPTURE

  1. The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure.
  2. High water pressure ruptured the pipe.
  3. The impact ruptured his liver.
  4. The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries.
  5. The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.

First Known Use of RUPTURE

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