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rend

[rend]

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!

  • Example

    The tiger rends its prey with its sharp claws.

  • Example

    The earthquake rend the ground apart.

  • Example

    The political scandal has rended the country into two factions.

  • Example

    The grief of losing her son rended her heart.

rend Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for rend

Antonyms for rend

Phrases with rend

  • rend one's garments

    to express extreme grief or distress, often by tearing one's clothing

    Example

    When he heard the news of his father's death, he rend his garments in sorrow.

  • to tear or break something apart violently

    Example

    The explosion rend the building asunder, leaving nothing but rubble.

  • to fill the air with a loud and piercing sound

    Example

    The singer's voice rend the air, captivating the audience.

Origins of rend

from Old English 'rendan'

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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.