Breakaway — synonyms, definition

1. breakaway (Adjective)

fissiparous separatist

breakaway (Adjective) — Having separated or advocating separation from another entity or policy or attitude. ex. "a breakaway faction"

2. breakaway (Noun)

breaking away

breakaway (Noun) — The act of breaking away or withdrawing from. ex. "there was a breakaway by the discontented members"

secession withdrawal

3. breakaway (Verb)

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breakaway (Verb) — Move away or escape suddenly. ex. "The horses broke away from the stable"

breakaway (Verb) — Break off (a piece from a whole). ex. "Her tooth broke away"

breakaway (Verb) — Interrupt a continued activity.

breakaway (Verb) — Withdraw from an organization or communion. ex. "After the break up of the Soviet Union, many republics broke away"

breakaway (Verb) — Flee; take to one's heels; cut and run. ex. "If you see this man, break away!"

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