Definitions

rift

[rift] / rɪft /

NOUN

break, crack

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breach fissure flaw gap split

STRONG

chink cleavage cleft cranny crevice fault fracture hiatus interruption interval opening parting rent rima rime space

Antonyms

STRONGEST

closure

STRONG

closing continuation solid

WEAK

agreement concordance

NOUN

difference of opinion

Synonyms

STRONGEST

breach clash disagreement division estrangement misunderstanding quarrel rupture schism split

STRONG

alienation break separation

WEAK

falling out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

agreement closing closure connection harmony juncture marriage peace union

WEAK

concordance

Example Sentences

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Rahman's appeal for unity is a bid to heal rifts in a country polarised by years of bitter rivalry.

From Barron's

Inside the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William that could linger for decades to come.

From The Wall Street Journal

The current war accentuates rifts within Brics that have long been apparent.

From The Wall Street Journal

The eventual rift between the unlikely pair began in August 2024.

From Los Angeles Times