rive
/raɪv/
verb
- To tear or split something apart violently.
- The explosion rived the building's foundation.
- Lightning rived the old oak tree in half.
- The earthquake rived the ground, creating a deep crack.
- To cause deep emotional pain or division.
- Grief rived her heart when she heard the news.
- The scandal rived the community, leaving lasting bitterness.
- Political arguments rived the family at the dinner table.