noun

1. RUPTURE, the act of making a sudden noisy break
2. RUPTURE, a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
3. RUPTURE, state of being torn or burst open
4. RUPTURE, a crack or break in something (such as a pipe)
5. RUPTURE, a break or tear in a part of the body
6. RUPTURE, a break in good relations between people or countries

verb

1. RUPTURE, separate or cause to separate abruptly
2. RUPTURE, to break or burst
3. RUPTURE, to cause a break or tear in (a part of the body)
4. RUPTURE, to damage or destroy (a relationship, situation, etc.)

1. A rupture in the pipeline resulted in major water damage.
2. a rupture of an artery
3. an infection that could cause rupture of the eardrum
4. The pipe ruptured because of high water pressure.
5. High water pressure ruptured the pipe.
6. The impact ruptured his liver.