Synonyms for breakup
ˈbreɪkˌʌpbreakup

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1. dissolution, breakupnoun

   the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

   Synonyms:
   dissolving, licentiousness, adjournment, separation, dissolution, profligacy, detachment, looseness, dissipation, disintegration

2. separation, breakup, detachmentnoun

   coming apart

   Synonyms:
   legal separation, insulation, separation, dissolution, disengagement, insularism, detachment, withdrawal, insularity, interval

Matched Categories

1. • Change
   • Termination

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1. breakupnoun

   Synonyms:
   disruption, disorganization

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1. List of paraphrases for "breakup":

   debacle, break-up, rupture, disintegration, breakdown, dissolution, breakage, fragmentation, break, collapse, meltdown, separation, dismemberment, failure, fracture

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1. Alexandra Datig:

   Larry Elder brandished a weapon in conversation with me during our breakup. Larry Elder checked to see if Larry Elder gun was loaded.

2. Northwestern University:

   At first glance, it might seem like repeatedly reminding participants that they had just broken up and asking them to describe the breakup over and over might delay recovery.

3. Amanda Emory:

   We kind of had a tough breakup because it’s distance and we didn’t want to break up but we had too, i was thinking, if I donate this really cute teddy bear, somebody will want to buy it for their girlfriend or boyfriend, or their mom or dad will want to buy it for their kids.

4. Walter Beakel:

   On the breakup of Harrison Ford's first marriage It wasn't because he became a star. In all relationships there are changes and the point is both partners have to change together.

5. James Comey:

   He’s tweeted at me probably 50 times. I’ve been gone for a year. I’m like a breakup he can’t get over, i’m out there living my best life. He wakes up in the morning and tweets at me.