Rupture (Verb)

Meaning

Separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper".

Classification

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

Synonyms

• Snap
• Bust
• Tear

Hypernyms

• Separate
• Part
• Divide

Hyponyms

• Rend
• Rip Up
• Shred
• Rive
• Pull
• Lacerate

Related Words

• Rupture (noun)