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breakage Synonyms

Another word for breakage

Choosing another word for breakage depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The action of breaking something, or the fact of being broken.

Usage Example

"Careful packaging with bubble wrap is essential to prevent glass fracture during transit."

Strong
fracture
shattering
rupture
damage
splitting

• noun (Context 2)

Articles or objects that have been broken, or a financial allowance made for such damage or loss.

Usage Example

"The catering company deducts the cost of any breakages from the security deposit."

Strong
wastage
loss
spoilage
Weak
shrinkage

• noun (Context 3)

Revenue gained by a retailer from unredeemed gift cards, vouchers, or prepaid services that customers fail to use completely.

Usage Example

"The retail chain reported a significant increase in profit due to gift card forfeiture at the end of the fiscal year."

Strong
forfeiture
Weak
windfall

Opposites of breakage

The opposite of breakage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

repair
redemption
mending
preservation
See all opposites of breakage

• Nearby Words

break
breakability
breakable
breakage
breakaway
breakax
breakdance

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Breakage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/breakage
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