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1. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] terminate.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] become separated into pieces or fragments.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] render inoperable or ineffective.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] ruin completely.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] destroy the integrity of; usually by force; cause to separate into pieces or fragments.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] force out or release suddenly and often violently something pent up.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] move away or escape suddenly.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] prevent completion.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

10. break

verb. ['ˈbreɪk'] scatter or part.

Etymology

  • break (English)
  • breken (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • brecan (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
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