Broken and Rough

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Broken

Broken adjective - Having an uneven edge or outline.

Usage example: the broken rim of the antique vase greatly reduces its value

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Rough is a synonym for broken in uneven topic. In some cases you can use "Rough" instead an adjective "Broken", when it comes to topics like irregular.

Nearby Words: broke, brokenly

Rough

Rough adjective - Not having a level or smooth surface.

Usage example: a rough board can give you splinters

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Broken is a synonym for rough in uneven topic. You can use "Broken" instead an adjective "Rough".

Nearby Words: roughly, roughness, roughen, roughening, roughed

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Retail Riot: In "Steerminator", the reason Darkwing's legs are broken is because a ski shop sale got rough somehow; Launchpad tells him he's lucky only his legs got broken.

Source: Western Animation / Darkwing Duck
Makes sense since Klingon sex is supposed to be so rough that broken bones are common, and B'Elanna is known to be more in tune with her Klingon side.

Source: The Immodest Orgasm
Of course, this may be intentional, as it's showing how pathetic and broken she has become due to her very rough upbringing.

Source: Narm / Anime

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