RIVING Synonyms
4 hypernyms for riving. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for RIVING
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| cracking | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a sudden sharp noise • the act of cracking something • the process whereby heavy molecules of naphtha or petroleum are broken down into hydrocarbons of lower molecular weight (especially in the oil-refining process) adjective satellite • excellent | ||||||
| parting | noun, adjective n, adj | |||||
noun • the act of departing politely • a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions | ||||||
| rending | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree | ||||||
| severing | verb v | |||||
noun • the act of severing | ||||||
| splitting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree | ||||||
| tearing | verb, noun, adjective v, n, adj | |||||
noun • shedding tears adjective satellite • marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid | ||||||
| cleaving | verb, noun v, n | |||||
verb • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • make by cutting into • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation | ||||||
| disjoining | ||||||
verb • make disjoint, separated, or disconnected; undo the joining of • become separated, disconnected or disjoint | ||||||
| dissecting | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
verb • cut open or cut apart • make a mathematical, chemical, or grammatical analysis of; break down into components or essential features | ||||||
| dividing | verb, adjective v, adj | |||||
noun • a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility) • a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems verb • separate into parts or portions • perform a division • act as a barrier between; stand between • move or break apart • make a division or separation • force, take, or pull apart | ||||||
| sundering | verb v | |||||
verb • break apart or in two, using violence | ||||||
| cleave | verb v | |||||
verb • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • make by cutting into • come or be in close contact with; stick or hold together and resist separation | ||||||
| rend | verb v | |||||
verb • tear or be torn violently | ||||||
| split | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back) • an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea • a bottle containing half the usual amount • a promised or claimed share of loot or money • a lengthwise crack in wood • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts • (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl • an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something • division of a group into opposing factions adjective satellite • having been divided; having the unity destroyed • (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain verb • separate into parts or portions • separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument • discontinue an association or relation; go different ways • go one's own way; move apart • come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure | ||||||
| pull | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you • the force used in pulling • special advantage or influence • a device used for pulling something • a sharp strain on muscles or ligaments • a slow inhalation (as of tobacco smoke) • a sustained effort verb • cause to move by pulling • direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes • move into a certain direction • apply force so as to cause motion towards the source of the motion • perform an act, usually with a negative connotation • bring, take, or pull out of a container or from under a cover • steer into a certain direction • strain abnormally • cause to move in a certain direction by exerting a force upon, either physically or in an abstract sense • operate when rowing a boat • rein in to keep from winning a race • tear or be torn violently • hit in the direction that the player is facing when carrying through the swing • strip of feathers • remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense • take sides with; align oneself with; show strong sympathy for • take away | ||||||
| rip | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a dissolute man in fashionable society • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart • a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current • the act of rending or ripping or splitting something verb • tear or be torn violently • move precipitously or violently • cut (wood) along the grain • take without the owner's consent • criticize or abuse strongly and violently | ||||||