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(break-up) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 1 disintegration; disruption; dispersal; 2 the ending of a personal especially a romantic relationship; 3 the melting and loosening of ice in rivers during spring

Example Sentence

The breakup of the company left many without jobs.

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Rhymes

  • breakup
  • makeup
  • shakeup
  • wakeup
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