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rend

UK
/rɛnd/
US
/rɛnd/

Translations

rendverb
rent
Past Simple
rent
Past Participle
rending
Gerund
UK
/rɛnd/
US
/rɛnd/
The fierce storm threatened to rend the sails of the ship.
La violente tempête menaçait de déchirer les voiles du navire.
Additional translations
lacérerSurtout pour un déchirement violent ou en lambeaux.
Synonyms
tear
cleave
lacerate
shred
rip
split
rendnoun
rends
pl
UK
/rɛnd/
US
/rɛnd/
The rend in the curtain allowed a sliver of light to enter the dark room.
La déchirure du rideau laissait entrer un mince rai de lumière dans la pièce sombre.
Additional translations
clivageAu sens figuré, pour une séparation nette entre des groupes ou des opinions.
Synonyms
laceration
rupture
opening
cleft
rift
split
gash
rip
rent
tear

Definitions

rendverb
To tear something into pieces violently.
The fierce storm threatened to rend the sails of the ship.
To cause great emotional pain or distress.
The news of the tragedy seemed to rend his heart.
rendnoun
A tear or split in something, typically fabric or paper.
The rend in the curtain allowed a sliver of light to enter the dark room.
A violent or forceful division or separation.
The political debate caused a rend in the community, dividing friends and families.
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