Breakup
/brˈeɪˌkʌp/
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Definition
(noun) The act of breaking up; disintegration or division.
Sentence Examples
Tom couldn't think of Mary without remembering how painful their breakup had been.
Tom bad-mouthed Mary to all his friends and family after their breakup.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ of the ice on the river signaled the arrival of early spring.