sunder
/ˈsʌndər/
verb
- To split or break apart, especially with force or violence.
- The storm's winds sundered the ship's mast from its base.
- The earthquake sundered the ancient wall into two pieces.
- A deep disagreement sundered the political party into rival factions.
- To separate or sever a connection or relationship.
- The war sundered many couples who were forced to live in different countries.
- Years of mistrust sundered the friendship between the two families.
- A single harsh word can sunder a bond that took years to build.