Pronunciation: /ˈrʌptʃər/
noun a break or tear in a part of the body
A1 The doctor said I have a rupture in my appendix.
A2 She felt a sharp pain in her leg and feared it was a muscle rupture.
B1 The rupture of the dam caused widespread flooding in the area.
B2 The rupture in their relationship was inevitable after years of misunderstandings.
C1 The diplomatic rupture between the two countries led to a breakdown in trade relations.
C2 The rupture of the ceasefire agreement resulted in renewed hostilities between the two warring factions.
verb to break or burst suddenly
A1 The balloon ruptured when it hit a sharp object.
A2 She felt a sharp pain in her knee and feared it might rupture.
B1 The water pipe ruptured, causing a flood in the basement.
B2 The tension between the two countries could rupture at any moment.
C1 The political scandal threatened to rupture the fragile coalition government.
C2 The rupture in diplomatic relations between the two nations led to an escalation of hostilities.
formal The patient suffered a rupture in her abdominal wall and required surgery.
informal I heard Sarah had a rupture in her Achilles tendon from playing soccer.
slang I can't believe his tire had a blowout and ruptured on the highway!
figurative The scandal caused a rupture in their friendship that could never be repaired.
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