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Rive

🔄 Synonyms of "Rive"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
splitverb	(transitive, ergative, of something solid) To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
ripverb	(transitive) To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.
cleaveverb	(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
rendverb	(transitive) To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst.
pullverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Rive"

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Word	Definition
rendverb	(transitive) To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst.
cleaveverb	(transitive) To split or sever something with, or as if with, a sharp instrument.
pullverb	(transitive, intransitive) To apply a force to (an object) so that it comes toward the person or thing applying the force.
splitverb	(transitive, ergative, of something solid) To divide fully or partly along a more or less straight line.
ripverb	(transitive) To divide or separate the parts of (especially something flimsy, such as paper or fabric), by cutting or tearing; to tear off or out by violence.
gauche	Awkward or lacking in social graces; bumbling; apt to make gaffes.
rivernoun	A large and often winding stream which drains a land mass, carrying water down from higher areas to a lower point, oftentimes ending in another body of water, such as an ocean or in an inland sea.
shorelinenoun	The divide between land and a body of water.
shorenoun	Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
bancnoun	(US, business) Used to associate a nonbanking affiliate of a bank with the bank's brand name without using the word bank.
aretenoun	(philosophy) excellence, goodness; virtue.
banknoun	(countable) An institution where one can place and borrow money and take care of financial affairs.
droitenoun	—
giernoun	—
shoresnoun	Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
riftnoun	(figurative) A lack of cohesion; a state of conflict, incompatibility, or emotional distance.
rip upverb	(transitive) To destroy by ripping.
tear	A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
ridenoun	An instance of riding.
let ripverb	(transitive, informal) To unleash, let loose, uncork; to allow (something) to happen or proceed without restraint.