Rupture — synonyms, definition

1. rupture (Noun)

aperture blast blowout breach break breaking bursting chasm cleft crack cut detonation difference disaffection disagreement dispute disruption dissension division eruption • • •

rupture (Noun) — State of being torn or burst open.

rupture (Noun) — A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions). ex. "they hoped to avoid a rupture in relations"

rupture (Noun) — The act of making a sudden noisy break.

break breakage breaking breakup detachment harm hurt injury separation trauma hernia herniated disc herniation ruptured intervertebral disc schism slipped disc

2. rupture (Verb)

blow up breach break burst bust cleave crack discharge disrupt erupt explode fissure fracture go off rend rent separate shatter snap split • • •

rupture (Verb) — Separate or cause to separate abruptly. ex. "rupture the paper"

disunite divide part separate lacerate pull rend rip rip up rive shred tear up