Rupture stress is much higher in the case of metals as it is for plastics.
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Rupture
Synonyms for "rupture" (295 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (59)
Strong matches (89)
chipclawcleavagecleavecleftcleuchcloughcolcome apartcome unstuckconcussioncouleecouloircrackcracklecrannycrazecrevassecrevicecut
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cut apartcwmdefiledelldetachmentdikedisaffectiondisfavordisintegratedisjoindisruptdisruptiondissectdissolutiondisuniondisunitedisunityditchdivergencedividedividednessdivisiondivorcedivorcementdongadrawestrangementexcavationexfoliatefactionfall to piecesfalling-outfaultfissureflash burnflawflumeforce openfracturefrayfrazzlefretfurrowgallgapgapegashgive away
Noun(16 words)
Related words (147)
give waygorgegroovegulchgulfgullyholehurtinciseincisioninjureinjuryinterruptionjointklooflaceratelacerationleaklesionmaim
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make mincemeat ofmaulmoatmortal woundmutilatemutilationnotchnullahopenopen ruptureopeningpartpartingpartitionpasspassagepierceprize openpunctureravinerecall of ambassadorsrendrentriftrimeripriverunsavagescaldscaleschismscissurescorchscotchscrapescratchscuffseamsecond-degree burnseparateseparationseverseveranceshiverskinslashsliceslitslotsnapsoresplintersplitsplit opensplit upsplit-upsplittingsprainspring a leakstabstab woundstartstickstove instrainsunderteartear openthird-degree burntraumatraumatizetrenchvalleyvoidwadiwoundwounds immedicablewrench
Noun(33 words)
go to piecesinstant tearlacerationlarme translationnorwegian bryteperforationspoppoppingpopspull-apartnessrendrend slowlyrendingriftsrips apartromperrupturingschismscissionsever
Adjective(5 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: breach, break, rift, abrade, abrasion.
- Sentence evidence is available for rupture, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "rupture".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "rupture"
Keep "rupture" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "rupture" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "rupture", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "rupture" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
18 entriesShowing 16 of 18 words.
More specific
15 entriesCollocations
10 entriesaortic rupturearterial ruptureballoon ruptureeardrum rupturemembrane rupturepipe rupturerupture of membranesrupture of trustrupture risktissue rupture
Inflections
3 entriesDerivations
3 entriesSample sentences
8 total sentences available.
The American surgeon said he tends to agree with news reports that the 80-year-old Mr. Castro most likely was being treated for diverticulitis — inflamed sacs on the walls of the intestines or stomach. The danger is that the inflamed tissue might rupture in the abdominal cavity.
Source: tatoeba (10802199)
After extensively studying the quake and its aftermath, scientists say the rupture is unprecedented.
Source: tatoeba (11165197)
Becoming rivals in love caused the rupture of friendship.
Source: tatoeba (11307482)
Showing 4 of 8 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "rupture"?
Closest matches include breach, break, rift, abrade, abrasion.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "rupture"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.