Dictionary Check: rupture

"rupture" is a valid word!

Scrabble 9 points
Words with Friends 12 points

Definition

noun

state of being torn or burst open

noun

a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)

Example: "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"
noun

the act of making a sudden noisy break

verb

separate or cause to separate abruptly

Example: "The rope snapped"
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