1. Verb form
of Break
2. Verb
Separated into parts or pieces by violence; divided into fragments; as, a broken chain or rope; a broken dish.
3. Verb
Disconnected; not continuous; also, rough; uneven; as, a broken surface.
4. Verb
Fractured; cracked; disunited; sundered; strained; apart; as, a broken reed; broken friendship.
5. Verb
Made infirm or weak, by disease, age, or hardships.
6. Verb
Subdued; humbled; contrite.
7. Verb
Subjugated; trained for use, as a horse.
8. Verb
Crushed and ruined as by something that destroys hope; blighted.
9. Verb
Not carried into effect; not adhered to; violated; as, a broken promise, vow, or contract; a broken law.
10. Verb
Ruined financially; incapable of redeeming promises made, or of paying debts incurred; as, a broken bank; a broken tradesman.
11. Verb
Imperfectly spoken, as by a foreigner; as, broken English; imperfectly spoken on account of emotion; as, to say a few broken words at parting.
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