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Synonyms for rupture


Grammar : Noun, verb
Spell : ruhp-cher
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrʌp tʃər

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Définition of rupture

Origin :
  • late 14c., originally medical, from Latin ruptura "the breaking (of an arm or leg), fracture," from past participle stem of rumpere "to break," from PIE *reup- "to snatch" (see rip (v.)). Specifically as "abdominal hernia" from early 15c.
  • noun break, split
  • noun disagreement, dissolution
  • verb break open
  • verb disagree; dissolve union
Example sentences :
  • If he remained only a few minutes it would indicate that there had been a rupture.
  • Extract from : « Her Father's Daughter » by Gene Stratton-Porter
  • The married couple should, therefore, avoid everything which may rupture this link.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • As soon as each understood the other's full intention, there would be a rupture.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • Step by step the mother country and its colonies were advancing to a rupture.
  • Extract from : « The Siege of Boston » by Allen French
  • It is rumored here that the Russian ambassador is no stranger to this rupture.'
  • Extract from : « A Day's Ride » by Charles James Lever
  • All his anxiety is, to let the rupture, if there must be one, proceed from her side.
  • Extract from : « Nuts and Nutcrackers » by Charles James Lever
  • A rupture between your brother and the King will save Theos.
  • Extract from : « The Traitors » by E. Phillips (Edward Phillips) Oppenheim
  • A rupture with France seemed inevitable, and as to clemency, there was no danger of it.
  • Extract from : « The Reign of Mary Tudor » by W. Llewelyn Williams.
  • Here was a breach of continuity--a rupture in historical sequence!
  • Extract from : « The Education of Henry Adams » by Henry Adams
  • The apologists of business also justified a rupture with human decencies.
  • Extract from : « A Preface to Politics » by Walter Lippmann

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