4
breakup(noun, break, dispute, split, division)
4
disunity(noun, break, dispute, split, division)
4
divorcement(noun, part, split, division, assemble)
4
falling out(noun, verb, expression, phrasal verb)
4
resection
4
section(noun, disjunction)
4
suspension
3
amputation
3
breakage(noun, break, crack, rupture)
3
breakaway(noun, subdivision, vivisection, carve-up)
3
cutting
3
disengagement(noun, split, division, separation, departure)
3
disseverment(noun, part, split, division, assemble)
3
gap(noun, break, halt, delay, crack)
3
interruption(noun, break, trouble, disturbance, parceling)
3
laceration
3
rending(noun, division, separation, detachment, partition)
3
schism(noun, break, crack, division, separation)
3
secession(noun, break, division, separation, rift)
2
abruption(noun, disjunction)
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