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rupture

/ˈɹʌptʃə/
noun

  1. A burst, split, or break.

  2. A social breach or break, between individuals or groups.

  3. A break or tear in soft tissue, such as a muscle.

verb

  1. To burst, break through, or split, as under pressure.

  2. To dehisce irregularly.

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