English dictionary

rend

/'r/E/nd/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

tear or be torn violently

verb.contact

Synonyms pull rip rive

Source: WordNet 3.0
To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to tear asunder; to split; to burst; as, powder <i>rends</i> a rock in blasting; lightning <i>rends</i> an oak.

verb

Source: webster1913
To be rent or torn; to become parted; to separate; to split.

verb

Source: webster1913