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Synonyms for break up

verb

To scatter
disperse, disband, separate; see divide 1.
To dismantle
take apart, disassemble, break down; see dismantle.
To stop
put an end to, halt, terminate; see stop 2.
*To distress
hurt, sadden, upset; see disturb 2.
*To end a relationship
split up, part company, break off, drop; see end 1, separate 2.

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