schism vs breach
breach vs schismschism and breach both are nouns.
schism is not a verb while breach is a verb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| schism | Yes | No | No | No |
| breach | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As nouns,
breach is a hypernym of
schism; that is, breach is a
word with a broader meaning than schism:
- schism: the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences
- breach: a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions)
| schism (noun) | breach (noun) |
|---|---|
| division of a group into opposing factions | a failure to perform some promised act or obligation |
| the formal separation of a church into two churches or the withdrawal of one group over doctrinal differences | a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) |
| an opening (especially a gap in a dike or fortification) |
| schism (verb) | breach (verb) |
|---|---|
| make an opening or gap in | |
| act in disregard of laws, rules, contracts, or promises |
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