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Rupture

noun

/ˈrʌp.tʃər/

Meaning

breaking or bursting apart; breakdown of relations

to break or burst suddenly; a crack, split, or break in something

The rupture in the pipeline caused a massive oil spill.

The pipe ruptured due to high pressure.

rupture relations

break, tear, split, fracture, burst, crack

Entry 1

break, tear, split, fracture

Entry 2

break, burst, split, crack, tear

repair, mend, unite, join, heal, fix

Entry 1

repair, mend, unite, join

Entry 2

heal, repair, fix

muscle rupture, rupture point, diplomatic rupture, rupture pipe, rupture appendix, sudden rupture, rupture relations

Entry 1

muscle rupture, rupture point, diplomatic rupture

Entry 2

rupture pipe, rupture appendix, sudden rupture, rupture relations

A significant change in business strategy or direction.

a person who complains a lot or to complain in a grumpy way

a continuous low humming sound; an unmanned flying device

A self-propelled underwater missile; to attack or destroy something suddenly and forcefully.

Needlework made by interlocking loops of thread with a hooked needle; the act of making such items.

the power or quality of delighting or attracting others; to attract or please greatly