Broken

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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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