Synonyms of rupture

Noun


1. rupture, injury, hurt, harm, trauma

usage: state of being torn or burst open

2. rupture, breach, break, severance, rift, falling out, separation, breakup, detachment

usage: a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"

3. rupture, breakage, break, breaking

usage: the act of making a sudden noisy break

Verb


1. tear, rupture, snap, bust, separate, disunite, divide, part

usage: separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"

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Definition and meaning of rupture (Dictionary)