2rupture verb
ruptures; ruptured; ruptur·ing 1 a : to break or burst [no obj] ▪ The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure. [+ obj] ▪ High water pressure ruptured the pipe.
b [+ obj] medical : to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)
▪ The impact ruptured his liver. ▪ a ruptured eardrum ▪ I almost ruptured myself [=I almost gave myself a hernia] trying to lift that heavy box. 2 [+ obj] : to damage or destroy (a relationship, situation, etc.)
▪ The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries. ▪ The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.
b [+ obj] medical : to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)
▪ The impact ruptured his liver. ▪ a ruptured eardrum ▪ I almost ruptured myself [=I almost gave myself a hernia] trying to lift that heavy box.
▪ The scandal ruptured relations between the two countries. ▪ The crime ruptured the peace of a small town.
