Broken
Definition of Broken
Bro´ken Pronunciation: brō´k'n a. | 1. | Separated into parts or pieces by violence; divided into fragments; as, a broken chain or rope; a broken dish. | | 2. | Disconnected; not continuous; also, rough; uneven; as, a broken surface. | | 3. | Fractured; cracked; disunited; sundered; strained; apart; as, a broken reed; broken friendship. | | 4. | Made infirm or weak, by disease, age, or hardships. | | 5. | Subdued; humbled; contrite. | | 6. | Subjugated; trained for use, as a horse. | | 7. | Crushed and ruined as by something that destroys hope; blighted. | | 8. | Not carried into effect; not adhered to; violated; as, a broken promise, vow, or contract; a broken law. | | 9. | Ruined financially; incapable of redeeming promises made, or of paying debts incurred; as, a broken bank; a broken tradesman. | | 10. | 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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