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rending

/ˈrɛndɪŋ/

rendingnoun

Translations

déchirement

The rending of the old fabric was necessary to create a new design.

Le déchirement de l'ancien tissu était nécessaire pour créer un nouveau motif.

Definitions

The act or process of tearing something apart or into pieces.

The rending of the old fabric was necessary to create a new design.

A violent or forceful separation or division.

The rending of the community was caused by the controversial decision.

Synonyms

rendingadjective

/ˈrɛn.dɪŋ/

Translations

déchirantS’emploie surtout pour exprimer une grande douleur émotionnelle ou un effet de déchirure violente.

The rending news of the tragedy left the community in shock.

La nouvelle déchirante de la tragédie a laissé la communauté sous le choc.

Definitions

Causing great emotional pain or distress.

The rending news of the tragedy left the community in shock.

Tearing or splitting apart violently.

The rending sound of the fabric tearing echoed through the room.

Synonyms

rendverb

rending

ing-form

rent

Past Simple

rent

Past Participle

rending

ing-form

/rɛnd/

Translations

déchirer

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.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

rendnoun

Definitions

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.