CEFR B2

rupturing

verb

Meaning

The act of breaking or bursting suddenly and violently, often due to pressure from within, or causing something to break or burst.

The doctor explained that the intense pressure was rupturing tiny blood vessels in his eye.
Constant stress can lead to the rupturing of relationships if not addressed.

Synonyms: bursting, breaking, fracturing, perforating

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌptʃərɪŋ/

The act of breaking or bursting suddenly and violently, often due to pressure from within, or causing something to break or burst.

The doctor explained that the intense pressure was rupturing tiny blood vessels in his eye.
Constant stress can lead to the rupturing of relationships if not addressed.
The sound of the tire rupturing echoed loudly through the quiet street.

rupturing from (prepositional phrase): Breaking or bursting due to pressure or force originating from within. — "The old pipe was rupturing from the excessive water pressure."
rupturing into (prepositional phrase): Breaking or bursting and releasing contents or energy into an area. — "The gas line was rupturing into the basement, causing a dangerous situation."

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