The term 'break apart' can be defined by several words, including 'DISINTEGRATE' (12 letters), 'RIVE' (4 letters), 'DISRUPT' (7 letters), 'SUNDER' (6 letters), 'BUST' (4 letters), 'SMASH' (5 letters), and 'SNAP' (4 letters), and 'SEVER' (5 letters). These words all refer to the act of separating something into two or more parts, either physically or metaphorically. DISINTEGRATE implies a complete breakdown of a structure, while RIVE and DISRUPT suggest a forceful separation. SUNDER and SEVER imply a clean break, while BUST, SMASH, and SNAP suggest a violent or sudden separation.