breach

Meanings

• noun

  A break in a dam, wall, or other structure.

  - "The heavy rain caused a breach in the dam."
  - "Emergency services were called to repair the breach in the levee."

• noun

  A violation of a law, rule, or agreement.

  - "The data breach exposed sensitive customer information."
  - "There was a breach of diplomatic protocol during the summit."

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Pronunciation

1. [bɹiːtʃ]
   
   
   
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Synonyms

break , break , fissure , rupture , gap , rift , rupture , surf , surge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breach
reach , teach , preach , beach

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Variants

List of all variants of breach that leads to same result
breach , breaches , breached , breaching , breach of promise , breach of confidentiality , breach of contract , breach of the peace , a breach of the peace , into the breach , heal the breach , heal the rift , heal the rift/breach

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Forms

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breaches, breaching

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Etymology

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Old English 'brecan' meaning 'to break'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'breach of promise' refers to a broken promise that results in legal action.

2. In the game of chess, 'breach' is a term used to describe the opening of a file or rank by moving a pawn two squares forward.

3. The term 'breach' is also used in the context of pregnancy, referring to the rupture of the membranes surrounding the fetus.

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Related Concepts

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1. Data Breach: Unauthorized access to data, resulting in the loss or theft of sensitive information.

2. Diplomatic Breach: A serious violation of diplomatic protocol or etiquette, damaging international relations.

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Culture

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In literature, 'breach' often refers to a violation of a peace treaty or a break in a relationship. In art, it can symbolize a rupture or a breakthrough.

How to Memorize "breach"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a dam or a wall that has been broken, causing water or other substances to flow through.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'breach' with the idea of a violation or a break.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'BREACH' as 'Breaking Rules, Expecting Chaos'.

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