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breaching

BREET-shihng

Breaching (noun) means the act of breaking through or violating something. Example: “The breaching of the dam caused widespread flooding downstream.”

noun
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The act of breaking through or violating something.
"The breaching of the dam caused widespread flooding downstream."

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breachings plural

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What does “breaching” mean?

The word “breaching” means the act of breaking through or violating something.

How do you pronounce “breaching”?

“Breaching” is pronounced BREET-shihng (/ˈbɹiːt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “breaching” in a sentence?

Here is “breaching” used in a sentence: “The breaching of the dam caused widespread flooding downstream.”

What part of speech is “breaching”?

“Breaching” is a noun.

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