Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rend
verb
/rɛnd/
Definition
To tear something into pieces or to cause something to be torn apart.
Examples
- The angry protester threatened to rend the flag in half.
- In her grief, she felt as if her heart would rend from sorrow.
- The fabric was so brittle that it would easily rend under pressure.
Meaning
Rend refers to the act of ripping or tearing apart something forcefully. It can be applied to both physical objects and metaphorical concepts, like feelings or relationships.
Synonyms
- tear
- rip
- split
- cleave
- shatter
