break up

scatter

Distribute in random directions

• disbandFormally end a group
• dissolveDisperse into liquid
• disperseCause to spread apart

split up · separate · scatter · dissipate · disassemble · fragment · go separate ways · dismiss · adjourn · end

split

Separation into parts

• divorceLegal end of matrimony
• separationState of being apart
• ex-partnersFormer romantic companions

moving on · closure · singlehood · rebound · dating again · estrangement · detachment · uncoupling · parting ways · dumped

split

Separation into parts

• partitionBarrier separating spaces
• segmentDistinct part of whole
• sectionDistinct divided part

separate · portion · slice · chunk · carve · allocate · subdivide · parse · distribute · apportion

shatter

Fragment violently, suddenly

• crumbleFragment gradually
• disintegrateBreak into fragments
• splinterThin sharp fragment

fracture · smash · demolish · destroy · crush · pulverize · fall apart · collapse · rupture · decompose

interrupt

Break in upon

• disturbInterrupt or trouble
• interfereObstruct or meddle uninvited
• interveneCome between opposing sides

intrude · cut in · barge in · stop · halt · end · terminate · derail · sabotage · spoil

heartache

Deep emotional distress

• griefIntense sorrow from loss
• lossBeing without something
• sorrowDeep emotional distress

anguish · despair · loneliness · melancholy · trauma · rejection · bitterness · regret · yearning · emptiness

end

Final portion or cessation

• terminateBring to an end
• disbandFormally end a group
• discontinueTo stop doing

close · shut down · wind down · fold · liquidate · cease · conclude · abolish · annul · cancel

• breakbreakaway, breakdown, breakout, breakthrough, jailbreak
• phrasal verbspick up, look at, put down, turn on, turn off
• separationsseparate, split, parting, sever, disconnect
• interveneintervene, step in, intercede, mediate, arbitrate
• quittingquit, resign, resignation, stop, end
• split offspinoff, spin-off, detach, sever, divide