Meaning & use
rupture
A break or tear in something, such as a body part, pipe, or relationship, often occurring suddenly.
See it in a sentence
Doctors operated quickly after the scan revealed a rupture in his appendix.
The scandal caused a rupture between the two longtime business partners.
A note on using this word
Rupture can be literal, describing a torn tissue or burst pipe, or figurative, describing a serious breakdown in a relationship.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To break apart or burst suddenly.
The pipe ruptured under pressure and flooded the basement overnight.
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