Riven
/ˈrɪvn/verb
To tear apart or split.
The community was riven by the controversial decision.
Often appears as...
- riven by conflict
- riven with guilt
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Conflict and Separation
Use 'riven' to describe profound and often painful divisions that are difficult to resolve.
The family was riven after the will was read.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Use
It's often used metaphorically to talk about separation in relationships and groups, not just physical objects.
The team was riven by disagreements on the new strategy.
Compare with
bisectcleavedividerentruptureseparatesplittear
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