rend — to tear apart violently or forcefully
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to tear apart violently or forcefully
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɛnd/
Korean meaning: 격렬하게 찢다, 뜯어내다
Korean pronunciation: **렌**드
Example Sentences
- The cat's claws rent my favorite sweater beyond repair.
- His terrible singing seemed to rend the very fabric of space and time.
- The tragic news rent the peaceful atmosphere of the family gathering.
rend
VERB//rɛnd//
to tear apart violently or forcefully
The excavator rends the concrete wall into scattered pieces
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Though she tries to mend what forces rend, the ceremony nears its end!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'rendan' meaning 'to tear apart,' which comes from a Germanic root related to tearing or splitting. The word has maintained its violent, forceful meaning throughout its history.
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“The cat's claws rent my favorite sweater beyond repair.”
“His terrible singing seemed to rend the very fabric of space and time.”
“The tragic news rent the peaceful atmosphere of the family gathering.”
“The comedian's joke was so bad it could rend the audience's will to live.”
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