riven

[ˈrɪv(ə)n]

riven Definition

• 1. split or tear apart violently
• 2. past participle of 'rive'

Using riven: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "riven" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The tree was riven by lightning.

• Example

  The country was riven by civil war.

• Example

  The family was riven by internal conflicts.

riven Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for riven

• torn
• split
• separated
• divided

Phrases with riven

• riven with guilt

  feeling guilty and remorseful about something

  Example

  He was riven with guilt over his past mistakes.

• riven with contradictions

  full of inconsistencies and opposing ideas

  Example

  The book was riven with contradictions and made little sense.

• riven from within

  torn apart by internal conflicts or disagreements

  Example

  The company was riven from within by power struggles and infighting.

Origins of riven

from Old English 'rīfan', meaning 'to tear, break'

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Summary: riven in Brief

'Riven' [ˈrɪv(ə)n] is the past participle of 'rive', meaning to split or tear apart violently. It can be used to describe physical objects such as trees, or abstract concepts such as countries or families. 'Riven' can also be used in phrases like 'riven with guilt,' indicating a strong feeling of remorse, or 'riven with contradictions,' describing something full of inconsistencies.