
Break
Physical Force
The verb implies an action causing something to split into parts, often suddenly.
She accidentally dropped the vase, and it broke into pieces.
Emotional Impact
When something important breaks, it often makes people feel sad or upset.
When her cherished photo frame broke, Mia was heartbroken.
Metaphorical Use
The word can describe non-physical events, representing rupture or failure.
Their constant arguing finally broke their partnership. Compare with
BurstCrackFracturePauseRendSeverShatterSmashSnapSplit
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