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breaking off

NOUN
alienation
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disaffection estrangement indifference separation
STRONG
breach coolness division divorce remoteness rupture variance withdrawal
WEAK
diverting setting against turning away
Antonyms
STRONG
agreement connection
WEAK
charm endearment friendliness

Example Sentences

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The plate tears apart in stages, with different sections breaking off over time.

From Science Daily • Apr. 29, 2026

Pupils attempt to short-circuit the devices by breaking off charging pins or jamming metal items into power ports, causing them to overheat and, in some cases, going on fire.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Andrew told BBC Newsnight in 2019 that he last saw Epstein in New York in early December 2010 to tell the disgraced financier he was breaking off the friendship.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

While welcoming the complete departure of the French army at the time, Deby had stressed that Chad was not breaking off its relationship with France altogether.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

“Sten!” cried two guards breaking off from another group running in the direction of the treasury.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo

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