verb

rend

Rend (verb) means to separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst.

verb

To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst.

To violently disturb the peace of; to throw into chaos.

To part or tear off forcibly; to take away by force; to amputate.

To be rent or torn; to become parted; to separate; to split.

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Etymology

From Middle English renden, from Old English rendan (“to rend, tear, cut, lacerate, cut down”), from Proto-West Germanic *(h)randijan (“to tear”), of uncertain origin. Believed by some to be the causative of Proto-Germanic *hrindaną (“to push”), from Proto-Indo-European *ḱret-, *kret- (“to hit, beat”), which would make it related to Old English hrindan (“to thrust, push”). Cognate with Scots rent (“to rend, tear”), Old Frisian renda (“to tear”).

Rhymes for rend

end send bend lend fend mend tend spend blend trend

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of rend?

"rend" (verb) means to separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst.

What are the different meanings of rend?

"rend" has 3 main meanings: 1. To separate into parts with force or sudden violence; to split; to burst; 2. To violently disturb the peace of; to throw into chaos; 3. To part or tear off forcibly; to take away by force; to amputate.