Word Definition

Broken

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

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