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Breaking, damaging and spoiling
Verbs for damage, breakage and spoiled food.
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break
verb · 3 examples
- Be careful not to break the cup.
- Thin branches break in strong winds.
- The handle might break under that weight.
crack
verb · 3 examples
- The dry soil may crack in the heat.
- This old paint will crack if it bends.
- Thin glass can crack under stress.
crush
verb · 3 examples
- Heavy boxes can crush the fruit beneath them.
- Workers crush the cans before recycling them.
- Do not crush the soft bread.
shatter
verb · 3 examples
- The glass may shatter if it falls.
- A sudden impact can shatter the thin panel.
- We heard the vase shatter on the floor.
rip
verb · 3 examples
- Be careful not to rip the fabric.
- I had to rip the paper to open the package.
- The branches could rip your sleeve.
snap
verb · 3 examples
- Dry twigs snap easily.
- The thin cord might snap under the weight.
- I heard a small branch snap.
slash
verb · 3 examples
- A sharp edge can slash the fabric.
- The tailor will slash the old lining before removing it.
- Broken metal could slash the canvas.
burst
verb · 3 examples
- The balloon may burst if it gets too full.
- Old pipes can burst in freezing weather.
- We heard the paper bag burst.
damage
verb · 3 examples
- Rain can damage unprotected wood.
- Heavy bags may damage the shelf.
- Please do not damage the plants.
spoil
verb · 3 examples
- Fresh milk can spoil if it is left warm.
- Moisture may spoil the stored grain.
- These berries spoil quickly in hot weather.
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