rupture

language: en

definitions

  1. noun
    a sudden break or split; a complete severance of a relationship
    en: a sudden break or split; a complete severance of a relationship
  2. verb
    to break or burst open; to cause a sudden separation
    en: to break or burst open; to cause a sudden separation

examples

  1. The treaty caused a rupture between allies.

    The treaty caused a rupture between allies.

  2. The pipe ruptured under pressure.

    The pipe ruptured under pressure.