Definition

A dramatic break or tear—whether it's in your muscle (ouch), in diplomacy (awkward), or in a relationship (tragic). When something that should stay together suddenly decides it doesn't want to, that's a rupture.

Example Usage

The rupture between the two business partners meant that nobody got invited to the corporate holiday party.

Source: Merriam-Webster via Free Dictionary API

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