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rend (EN)
verb

verb “rend”

infinitive rend; he rends; past tense rent; past part. rent; ger. rending
  1. to tear something violently into pieces
    The earthquake rent the ground, creating a deep chasm.
  2. to tear something away from something else with force
    The lion rent the meat from the bone.
  3. (intransitive) to be torn apart; to split apart
    The old flag began to rend in the strong winds.