broken
US /ˈbroʊ.kən/
UK /ˈbroʊ.kən/
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2.
(of a promise or rule) violated or disregarded
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He felt his trust was broken after the lie.
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The peace treaty was broken by the sudden attack.
3.
(of a person) having lost all their money; bankrupt
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After the business failed, he was completely broken.
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She was left broken and homeless after the market crash.
4.
(of a person) having lost all hope or spirit; devastated
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After the accident, she was completely broken.
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His spirit was broken by years of hardship.
1.
past participle of break
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He had broken his arm playing football.
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The silence was broken by a sudden shout.