rupture
UK: ˈrʌp.tʃə | US: ˈrʌp.tʃɚ
n. a break or tear in a material or body part
vt. to cause or undergo a break or tear
vi. to burst or break suddenly
The word "rupture" traces back to the Latin rumpere ("to break"), which also gave rise to words like "rupture," "interrupt," and "erupt." The morpheme rupt preserves the core idea of breaking, while -ure turns it into a noun denoting the result of that action. Historically, it described physical breaks (e.g., tissue or objects) but later expanded to abstract disruptions (e.g., relationships).
The pipeline rupture caused a massive oil spill.
She suffered a muscle rupture during the marathon.
The diplomatic rupture between the two countries lasted years.
High pressure can rupture the container.
The balloon ruptured with a loud pop.