Break and Disband

Break

Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

Disband and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Disband" instead a verb "Break".

Disband

Disband verb - To cease to exist or cause to cease to exist as a group or organization.

Break and disband are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Disband".

Nearby Word: disbanding

Common collocations

system break system disband system

Both words in one sentence

  • Music / Woods Of Ypres While David did move (to Kuwait for a few months as an English teacher), the break-up as a hoax to see what the response would be if they did disband.
  • Literature / The Lotus War In Endsinger, this finally comes to pass—and he uses his authority to disband the Guild once and for all and break their hold over Shima.
  • Franchise / Love Live! In Season 2 Episode 11, try as they might to laugh over their awkward group picture, all nine girls (even Nico, who tried her best not to) break down crying over their decision to disband μ's once Eli, Nico and Nozomi graduate.
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