rupture

noun
UK: /ˈrʌptʃər/
US: /ˈrʌptʃər/

  1. A break or tear in something, especially a body part.

    1. The pipe had a rupture and water leaked everywhere.
    2. The patient suffered a rupture of the aorta during the surgery and needed immediate attention.

  2. The act of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely.

    1. The rupture caused a loud noise.
    2. The sudden rupture of diplomatic ties signaled a serious escalation in the conflict between the two nations.

  3. A state of disunity or disagreement.

    1. The argument caused a rupture in their friendship.
    2. A major rupture developed within the political party as members clashed over fundamental policy differences.

Synonyms

burst split severance rift division cleavage fracture breach tear break
rupture verb

  1. To break or burst suddenly.

    1. The balloon will rupture if you blow it up too much.
    2. If the pressure continues to build, the container may rupture, causing a dangerous explosion.

  2. To cause something to break or tear.

    1. The flood ruptured the dam.
    2. Excessive force can rupture delicate tissues, leading to pain and complications during recovery.

  3. To disrupt or cause a breakdown in relations or unity.

    1. The scandal ruptured his political career.
    2. The controversial decision threatened to rupture the carefully constructed peace negotiations between the warring factions.
rupture adjective

  1. Relating to or involving a break or tear.

    1. They fixed rupture area.
    2. The rupture disk is designed to protect vessels from excessive pressure by bursting.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rupture" in English means: A break or tear in something, especially a body part., The act of breaking or bursting suddenly and completely., A state of disunity or disagreement..

The phonetic transcription of "rupture" is /ˈrʌptʃər/ in British English and /ˈrʌptʃər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rupture": burst, split, severance, rift, division, cleavage, fracture, breach, tear, break.

Example usage of "rupture": "The pipe had a rupture and water leaked everywhere.". More examples on the page.