break up synonyms

break up

v.

  1. To scatter

    disperse, disband, separate; see divide 1.

  2. To dismantle

    take apart, disassemble, break down; see dismantle.

  3. To stop

    put an end to, halt, terminate; see stop 2.

  4. *To distress

    hurt, sadden, upset; see disturb 2.

  5. *To end a relationship

    split up, part company, break off, drop; see end 1, separate 2.

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