rend Definition
- 1to tear something into pieces with force or violence
- 2to separate or split something apart
Using rend: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "rend" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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The tiger rends its prey with its sharp claws.
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The earthquake rend the ground apart.
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The political scandal has rended the country into two factions.
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The grief of losing her son rended her heart.
rend Synonyms and Antonyms
Phrases with rend
rend one's garments
to express extreme grief or distress, often by tearing one's clothing
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When he heard the news of his father's death, he rend his garments in sorrow.
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The explosion rend the building asunder, leaving nothing but rubble.
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The singer's voice rend the air, captivating the audience.
Origins of rend
from Old English 'rendan'
Summary: rend in Brief
The verb 'rend' [rend] means to tear or split something apart with force or violence. It can be used literally, as in 'The tiger rends its prey with its sharp claws,' or figuratively, as in 'The political scandal has rended the country into two factions.' 'Rend' is also used in phrases like 'rend one's garments,' which means to express extreme grief or distress, and 'rend asunder,' which means to tear something apart violently.
