rupture

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Learn the meaning of rupture with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

rupture

(noun, verb)

Meaning

a sudden break or burst

Example

"The balloon made a loud sound when it ruptured."

Synonyms

breakburstsplit

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin ruptura, meaning a break.
Related word forms
  • adjective: ruptured