What is another word for breaking open?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪkɪŋ ˈə͡ʊpən] (IPA) 
Breaking open refers to the act of forcefully separating or opening something to reveal what's inside. There are several synonyms for breaking open, including cracking, smashing, splitting, shattering, bursting, and tearing apart. Cracking and splitting are often used to describe something that's coming apart along a fault line. Smashing and shattering are typically used to describe something that's being destroyed in a violent or forceful manner. Bursting implies a sudden and explosive release of something contained within. Tearing apart suggests a degree of force or violence in the act of separation. However, regardless of the specific verb used, breaking open always connotes a sense of power, force, and often destruction.
