scind

/sɪnd/

Definitions

1. verb

to tear or rend something violently

“The storm scind the tree branch from its trunk.”

2. verb

to split or divide something

“The bill scind the group into two factions.”

3. verb

to split or divide something violently or forcibly

“The riot police scind the protest.”

4. verb

to tear or rend something apart

“The scind of the fabric revealed a hidden tear.”

5. noun

a tear or rend in something

“The scind in the fabric needed to be repaired.”

6. noun

a split or division in something

“The scind in the company’s leadership caused a power struggle.”

Synonyms

  • divide
  • rend
  • split
  • tear

Antonyms

  • mend
  • unite