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rupture vs rip up

rip up vs rupture

rupture is a noun but rip up is not a noun.

rupture and rip up both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rupture Yes No Yes No
rip up No No Yes No
As verbs, rip up is a hyponym of rupture; that is, rip up is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rupture:
  • rupture: separate or cause to separate abruptly
  • rip up: tear into shreds
Other hyponyms of rupture include lacerate, pull, rend, rip, rive, shred, tear up.
rupture (noun) rip up (noun)
the act of making a sudden noisy break
a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
state of being torn or burst open
rupture (verb) rip up (verb)
separate or cause to separate abruptly tear into shreds
Difference between rupture and rip up

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