rupture
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
ruptures
plural
ruptures
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUPTURE
1
[count, noncount]
:
a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)
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A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage.
2
medical
a
:
a break or tear in a part of the body
[count]
-
a rupture of an artery
[noncount]
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an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum
3
[count]
:
a break in good relations between people or countries
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The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies.
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They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.
2
rupture
/ˈrʌptʃɚ/
verb
ruptures;
ruptured;
rupturing
2
rupture
/ˈrʌptʃɚ/
verb
ruptures;
ruptured;
rupturing
Britannica Dictionary definition of RUPTURE
1
a
:
to break or burst
[no object]
-
The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure.
[+ object]
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High water pressure ruptured the pipe.
b
[+ object]
medical
:
to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)
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The impact ruptured his liver.
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a ruptured eardrum
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I almost ruptured myself [=I almost gave myself a hernia] trying to lift that heavy box.
2
[+ object]
:
to damage or destroy (a relationship, situation, etc.)
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The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries.
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The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.
