Synonyms for
Rupture
Definition
To break or burst apart, usually because of pressure from the inside.
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Common collocations
- rupture of the appendix
- rupture of the membrane
- rupture of the blood vessel
- rupture of the eardrum
- rupture of the aneurysm
- rupture of the Achilles tendon
- rupture of the dam
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Usage note
Primarily used in medical or technical contexts to describe a break or tear. Can also be used metaphorically for a breakdown in relationships or peace.
Example sentences
- The water balloon will rupture if you throw it too hard.
- The earthquake caused a rupture in the ground.
- The doctor said he had a rupture in his leg muscle.
- The pipe will rupture if the pressure gets too high.
- The tire on my bike ruptured on a sharp rock.
Quotes
A single act of kindness throws out roots in all directions, and the roots spring up and make new trees. The greatest work that kindness does to others is that it makes them kind themselves. - Amelia Earhart
The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Confucius