Definitions

1. adverb

in or to two or more pieces, often violently; apart

“The storm broke the ship asunder, leaving it in pieces on the beach.”

2. verb

to come apart or be broken into two or more pieces, often violently

“The rope snapped and came asunder, releasing the weight it was holding.”

3. noun

the act of coming apart or breaking into two or more pieces, often violently

“The asunder of the dam caused a massive flood downstream.”