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rupture / breakup
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ʁuˈtuɾɐ/ru·tu·ra
Definition
1The act or effect of breaking; abrupt interruption of a relationship, process, or state of affairs; break.
Usage examples
“The diplomatic rupture between the two countries led to the closure of the embassies.”
“After years of disagreements, a definitive rupture in the partnership was reached.”
Common combinations
political ruptureromantic breakupbreaking pointcause a rupture
Idiomatic expressions
- on the brink of rupture (about to collapse)
- breaking point (critical moment of collapse)