Synonyms for breakup
ˈbreɪkˌʌpbreakup

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1. dissolution, breakupnoun

   the termination or disintegration of a relationship (between persons or nations)

   Synonyms:
   dissolving, licentiousness, adjournment, separation, dissolution, profligacy, detachment, looseness, dissipation, disintegration

2. separation, breakup, detachmentnoun

   coming apart

   Synonyms:
   legal separation, insulation, separation, dissolution, disengagement, insularism, detachment, withdrawal, insularity, interval

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1. • Change
   • Termination

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1. breakupnoun

   Synonyms:
   disruption, disorganization

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1. List of paraphrases for "breakup":

   debacle, break-up, rupture, disintegration, breakdown, dissolution, breakage, fragmentation, break, collapse, meltdown, separation, dismemberment, failure, fracture

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1. Sarah Seraj:

   The effects of the breakup are translating into other areas of their life, even when they're not directly talking about it.

2. Northwestern University:

   At first glance, it might seem like repeatedly reminding participants that they had just broken up and asking them to describe the breakup over and over might delay recovery.

3. Emily Lyons:

   Remodeling after a breakup depends on the individual and the breakup, if it is going to help you be happy and move on then absolutely it’s a necessity. At one New York City interior design firm they even have a term( used internally) for such projects : break-up decoration therapy. Sean Juneja, CEO of Dcor Aid, says Dcor Aid’s important to start in the bedroom, the most intimate space you shared. Even if you ca n’t afford to knock down any walls, paint them.

4. Julienne Stroeve:

   I think it's too soon to say it will, however, it's likely that the atmosphere will play an increasing role in ice shelf breakup by weakening them through surface melting.

5. Alexandra Datig:

   Larry Elder brandished a weapon in conversation with me during our breakup. Larry Elder checked to see if Larry Elder gun was loaded.