broke off

VERB

snap off something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

sever

WEAK

detach disassemble divide part pull off separate splinter take apart

Antonyms

WEAK

begin combine join mend start

VERB

end activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

cease discontinue halt suspend terminate

WEAK

desist end finish pause stop

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin carry on continue go initiate start

WEAK

combine join mend

Example Sentences

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Two of Rubén’s older sons, who married Russian acrobats during international stints, broke off and founded their own troupe as Circus Caballero.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The show inspired optimism, yes, but it certainly didn’t turn the dial so decisively toward radical hope that the knob broke off.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2026

During earlier warm periods, when more ice broke off from West Antarctica and drifted northward, the iron entering the ocean was often in this poorly soluble form.

From Science Daily • Feb. 4, 2026

Last June, several victims' groups broke off ties with the Spanish Church, alleging that it had excluded them from seeking reparations.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2026

“Could you please keep it dow—” Stephanie broke off when she saw me.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan