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rupture

/ˈrʌpʧɚ/

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noun

plural -tures

[count, noncount] :a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)

A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage.

medical

a break or tear in a part of the body [count]

a rupture of an artery [noncount]

an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum

[count] :hernia

[count] :a break in good relations between people or countries

The conflict caused a rupture in relations between the former allies.

They're trying to heal the rupture in their relationship.

verb

-tures; -tured; -turing

to break or burst [no obj]

The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure. [+ obj]

High water pressure ruptured the pipe.

[+ obj] medical :to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)

The impact ruptured his liver.

a ruptured eardrum

I almost ruptured myself [=I almost gave myself a hernia] trying to lift that heavy box.

[+ obj] :to damage or destroy (a relationship, situation, etc.)

The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries.

The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.