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rupture

/ˈrʌptʃər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does rupture mean?

noun, verb

A sudden and violent breaking or tearing apart of something, or a sudden and complete failure of something to function. A verb, to break or tear apart suddenly and violently.

Example

"The earthquake caused a rupture in the power lines, leaving the city without electricity."

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