Break up
Break up verb - To bring (as an action or operation) to an immediate end.
Usage example: police arrived at the scene and immediately broke up the fracas
Both terms in one sentence
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Pet the Dog: Mushnik would come off as a complete Jerk Ass if he didn't show concern for Audrey and urge her to break up with Orin.
Source: Theatre / Little Shop of Horrors -
And again after Penny and Leonard break up, he acts like a child whose parents just divorced, complete with an ersatz custody battle.
Source: Team Mom -
Noah and Rebecca's dad also have this in one episode, complete with over the top break up.
Source: Ho Yay / Live-Action TV
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