1. breaking or bursting suddenly
Usage: present participle of rupture

1. the act or process of breaking or bursting suddenly
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The balloon is rupturing from too much air pressure.
• The rupturing of the water pipe flooded the basement.
• Doctors were concerned about the appendix rupturing.
• The rupturing sound echoed through the building.
• High blood pressure can cause blood vessels to start rupturing.
• The rupturing of diplomatic relations surprised everyone.