Break
Break verb - To reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of.
Usage example: I broke a tooth on the hard candy
Improve
Improve verb - To make better.
Common collocations
Both words in one sentence
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And due to his tendency to break things at work, he never earns enough paycheck to improve his lifestyle.
Source: Manga / Cafe Kichijouji De - As of 1.0, tools can be enchanted to improve various aspects including the speed at which they break blocks.
Source: Fast Tunnelling -
This included delivering autographed CDs, giving their managers a break and managing themselves, directing their own MV, and being tied together in an attempt to improve their bonds with each other.
Source: Music / B2ST
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