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rend asunder

VERB
burst
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blow break crack detonate disintegrate erupt explode pop rupture rush shatter
STRONG
discharge fracture fragment perforate pierce prick puncture run shiver splinter split spout
WEAK
fly open gush forth tear apart
Antonyms
STRONGEST
join
STRONG
combine

Example Sentences

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S: The heaven shall rend asunder thereby; His promise is ever brought to fulfillment.

From Three Translations of The Koran (Al-Qur'an) side by side by Ali, Abdullah Yusuf

ATHENIAN: In this discordant and inconsistent fashion does the language of the many rend asunder the honourable and just.

From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin

The ship is made to struggle with the elements, and the giant has been tamed to obedience, and is manacled in bonds which an earthquake would hardly rend asunder.

From Our Hundred Days in Europe by Holmes, Oliver Wendell

"Not if she is asking for me," said Rachel, moving on, her heart feeling as if it would rend asunder, but her looks composed.

From Clever Woman of the Family by Yonge, Charlotte Mary

With all his strength he strove to rend asunder the heavy steel chain, but it resisted his every effort.

From Mischievous Maid Faynie by Libbey, Laura Jean