rend asunder
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
"Not if she is asking for me," said Rachel, moving on, her heart feeling as if it would rend asunder, but her looks composed.
From Clever Woman of the Family by Charlotte Mary Yonge
With all his strength he strove to rend asunder the heavy steel chain, but it resisted his every effort.
From Mischievous Maid Faynie by Laura Jean Libbey
You have enveloped your heart in a veil which you do not wish to rend asunder, even before your own vision.
From Mohammed Ali and His House by Mrs. Chapman Coleman
It was said of Phidias's Jupiter seated in Olympus, that were he ever to stand erect the sudden uprising would rend asunder the vaulted roof.
From The Prose Writings of Heinrich Heine by Heinrich Heine
Tremendous new forces would rend asunder the Earth, its moon, and Antrid.
From The Copper-Clad World by Harl Vincent
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word