broke off (Meaning)
broke off
to become detached, discontinue, to end a relationship, to remove by or as if by breaking, to stop abruptly, to stop suddenly
Synonyms & Antonyms of broke off
Synonyms:
- hindered
- held
- dammed
- braked
- stayed
- aborted
- destroyed
- squashed
- snuffed
- arrested
- called
- abolished
- dissolved
- scuttled
- turned back
- stemmed
- clamped down
- obstructed
- blockaded
- stamped
- demolished
- suppressed
- reined (in)
- deactivated
- killed
- squelched
- detained
- impeded
- stunted
- paused
- checked
- ruined
- held back
- blocked
Antonyms:
broke off Sentence Examples
- The branch broke off from the tree, crashing down with a loud thud.
- The negotiations broke off abruptly, leaving both parties at an impasse.
- The friendship broke off due to a petty misunderstanding.
- The storm broke off a large section of the roof, leaving the house exposed.
- The engagement broke off before the wedding could take place.
- The relationship broke off due to conflicting values and expectations.
- The contract broke off when one party failed to fulfill their obligations.
- The volcanic eruption broke off a portion of the mountainside, sending debris cascading down.
- The conversation broke off as tempers flared and insults were exchanged.
- The artist broke off a piece of clay from the block, starting a new sculpture.
FAQs About the word broke off
to become detached, discontinue, to end a relationship, to remove by or as if by breaking, to stop abruptly, to stop suddenly
cut off, left off, laid off, halted, quit, ended, shut off, quitted,stopped, ceased
kept up,carried on, continued, progressed, ran on, advanced, followed through (with),proceeded, impelled,stirred
The branch broke off from the tree, crashing down with a loud thud.
The negotiations broke off abruptly, leaving both parties at an impasse.
The friendship broke off due to a petty misunderstanding.
The storm broke off a large section of the roof, leaving the house exposed.
