rupture
verb / nounUK /ˈrʌptʃə/
US /ˈrʌptʃər/
To break or burst open suddenly.
The water pipe ruptured and flooded the kitchen.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A medical condition where a body part tears or breaks open.
He was rushed to the hospital with a ruptured appendix.
3. A sudden end to a friendly relationship or agreement.
The argument caused a rupture between the two old friends.
4. To cause something to break apart forcefully.
The earthquake ruptured the gas line under the street.