bust up

Speech parts

1. bust up - Noun

2. bust up - Verb

Meaning

a serious quarrel (especially one that ends a friendship)

smash or break forcefully

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

bust-up

Synonyms

wrack wreck tiff total separate ruck fight split argument struggle destroy separation dispute divorce divide

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Antonyms

union concord amity agreement understanding concert

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Hypernyms

destroy row ruin quarrel wrangle run-in

Examples

The kid busted up the car Source: Internet

Abidal told reporters that he hopes the Argentine skipper will sign a new deal soon despite the bust-up. Source: Internet

Beckham was sold to Real Madrid in 2003 after a turbulent final season which included the infamous dressing room bust-up with Sir Alex Ferguson after losing 2-0 at home to Arsenal in the FA Cup. Source: Internet

At the forefront has been the FPI, whose members have harassed women for not wearing conservative clothing and who have been known to bust up nightclubs and harass people of other faiths, sometimes believed to be at the behest of the police. Source: Internet

Revealed: How 'CHINO*' the insulting No.10 nickname for Sajid Javid helped trigger big bust-up that led to. Source: Internet

Magazine giant Conde Nast said bust up rumours 'completely false' Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

bust out bust someone's balls bust the dust bust up with bust-out joint bust-out man