Main entry: rupture
Definition: the act of making a sudden noisy break
Main entry: breach, break, rift, severance, rupture, falling out
Definition: a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
Usage: they hoped to avoid a break in relations
Main entry: rupture
Definition: state of being torn or burst open
Main entry: tear, rupture, snap, bust
Definition: separate or cause to separate abruptly
Usage: The rope snapped; tear the paper