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rupture v. [
tear, snap, bust] separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"
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rupture n. state of being torn or burst open
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rupture n. [
breach, break, severance, rift, falling out] a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"
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rupture n. the act of making a sudden noisy break
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