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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

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

They said Leviev would later pretend he was being pursued by his "enemies" and ask them to transfer him significant sums of money, before breaking off all contact.

From BBC • Sep. 15, 2025

And large slabs of ice are breaking off, plunging into the waters around its edges.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2025

He even ... she flushed and shook her head, breaking off the story.

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss