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Verbs of Attachment and Separation - Verbs for Breaking and Tearing

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to breaking and tearing such as "fracture", "rip", and "snap".

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Categorized English Verbs of Attachment, Separation, and Piercing
to break
[Verb]

to separate something into more pieces, often in a sudden way

Ex: She did n't mean break the vase ; it slipped from her hands .
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to crack something into multiple parts or pieces

Ex: When she dropped the porcelain dish , it did n't just break ; fractured into tiny fragments .
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(of a pipe or similar structure) to burst or break apart suddenly

Ex: Emergency response teams were dispatched to the scene where a gas main was about rupture.
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to break suddenly into several pieces

Ex: If you drop it , the glass shatter.
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to crack
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to break on the surface without falling into separate pieces

Ex: The painter noticed the old canvas beginning crack, indicating the need for restoration .
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to bust
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to forcefully break something open or apart

Ex: During the renovation , workers needed bust the old brick wall to create more space .
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to break apart, turning into small pieces

Ex: After baking , the bread loaf had a crust that crumble when sliced .
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to chip
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to break a small piece off something

Ex: chipped a tooth while biting down on a hard piece of candy .
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to snap
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to suddenly break with a sharp noise

Ex: As the wind picked up , the snapped and fluttered in the breeze .
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to break into smaller pieces

Ex: By this time next year , the old bridge will fragmenting due to natural wear .
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to break or lose structure and unity over time

Ex: The neglected relationship began disintegrate as communication broke down .
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to fall or break into pieces as a result of being in an extremely bad condition

Ex: The poorly constructed furniture quickly started fall apart, with joints loosening and pieces breaking off .
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to smash
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to shatter into pieces

Ex: In a fit of anger , he threw the plate to the ground , making smash into pieces .
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to tear
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to forcibly pull something apart into pieces

Ex: In excitement , tore the gift wrap to see the contents .
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to rend
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to tear something forcefully

Ex: A sudden burst of strength allowed him rend the heavy curtain apart .
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to rip
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to tear, cut, or open something forcefully and quickly

Ex: The fierce gusts of wind threatened rip the tent from its stakes during the camping trip .
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to snag
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to catch something on a sharp or rough object, resulting in damage or tearing

Ex: snagged his sweater on the barbed wire fence .
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to rive
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to become torn

Ex: As the pressure built up , the pipe began rive, causing a leak .
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