rend asunder

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The first and foremost is the bond of family relationship, which is not an efficient unity, for how often it happens that disagreement and divergence rend asunder this close tie of association.

From The Promulgation of Universal Peace by `Abdu'l-Bahá

Now is the time to show forth the true signs of God, to rend asunder the veils of idle fancy, to promote the Word of God, and to sacrifice ourselves in His path.

From Memorials of the Faithful by `Abdu'l-Bahá

One thing Hogni Had for answer, Fallen from his high heart, Full of all trouble: "More greeting yet, O Gudrun, for thee, If my heart the ravens Should rend asunder!"

From The Story of the Volsungs, (Volsunga Saga) With Excerpts from the Poetic Edda by Morris, William

In this way does the language of the many rend asunder the just and honourable.

From Laws by Jowett, Benjamin

Men were now seen to contend for knowledge, and strove to rend asunder the dishonourable bonds which, in a more animal condition, had been riveted upon them.

From The Student-Life of Germany by Howitt, William