sunder — to break apart or separate, especially forcefully or violently
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to break apart or separate, especially forcefully or violently
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsʌndər/
Korean meaning: 갈라놓다, 분리하다, (특히 강제로) 떼어놓다
Korean pronunciation: **선**더
Example Sentences
- The scandal sundered the once-happy celebrity couple faster than you can say 'divorce lawyer'.
- Political differences sundered the longtime friendship between the two politicians.
- Nothing could sunder the bond between the twins, not even their mother's threat to separate their bunk beds.
sunder
VERB//ˈsʌndər//
to break apart or separate, especially forcefully or violently
a construction worker swings a heavy sledgehammer at a concrete wall with great force. The impact creates visible cracks spreading across the surface like lightning bolts. Large chunks of concrete begin breaking away and falling to the ground below. The wall separates into distinct pieces as the demolition continues. Other workers step back safely while debris scatters around the work area. Dust clouds rise from the impact points as the structure comes apart. the wall being sundered into separate pieces through forceful action
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Origin
From Old English 'sundrian' meaning 'to separate or divide apart,' derived from 'sundor' meaning 'apart' or 'asunder.' The word has Germanic roots and is related to the modern word 'asunder.'
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“The scandal sundered the once-happy celebrity couple faster than you can say 'divorce lawyer'.”
“Political differences sundered the longtime friendship between the two politicians.”
“Nothing could sunder the bond between the twins, not even their mother's threat to separate their bunk beds.”
“The civil war sundered families across the nation.”
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