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RENDING

(adj.sat, verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Rending.

Rending - as an adjective satellite

Resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

Example: "The tree split with a great ripping sound"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rippingsplitting

Rending - as a verb

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

Example: "Lightning rends an oak."

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.

Example: "Relationships may rend if tempers flare."

Rending - as a noun

The act by which something is rent, or torn.

Example: "Rendings of garments"

Example Sentences

"The rending sound of a thunderstorm filled the air."
"She was overcome with grief and let out a rending cry."
"The cat's claws left rending marks on the furniture."
"We witnessed the rending force of a tornado across the landscape."
"The rending pain in his chest made it difficult to breathe."
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Word Game Points

Is RENDING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rending is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RENDING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is RENDING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rending is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RENDING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is RENDING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rending is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RENDING has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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