Synonyms for

Breaker

Verb / ˈbreɪkɜ: / Another word for breaker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A person or thing that breaks or destroys something.

Synonyms & similar words

breakers ledgeman circuitbreaker surf smasher crusher demolisher destroyer disrupter diverter obstructor blocker barricade dam floodgate gate barrier hurdle impediment obstacle roadblock difficulty challenge

Synonyms by register

Formal

disruptor interrupter disconnector

Informal

game-changer spoilsport party-pooper

Literary

wave-crusher storm-bringer

Antonyms

creator builder maker founder originator constructor

Common collocations

  • circuit breaker
  • wave breaker
  • heart breaker
  • day breaker
  • breaker box
  • breaker switch
  • breaker point

Word family

noun breaker
verb break
adjective breaking

Usage note

The word 'breaker' can refer to a device that interrupts an electrical circuit or a large wave. In informal contexts, it can also mean someone who spoils others' fun.

Example sentences

  1. The breaker crashed against the rocks.
  2. The demolition crew used a breaker to destroy the old building.
  3. The power breaker tripped and the lights went out.
  4. The snowplow hit a breaker and got stuck.
  5. The surfer rode the breaker all the way to shore.

Quotes

  • Life is a wave, which in no two consecutive moments of its existence is composed of the same particles. -John Tyndall
  • The best way to predict your future is to create it. -Abraham Lincoln
  • The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty. -Winston Churchill

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