rift
a serious break in friendly relations, or a crack in rock or the earth
Rift in a sentence
Here are example sentences showing rift in a sentence.
A rift developed between the two senators after the contentious budget vote.
A lasting rift opened between the two founders once they disagreed over the company's direction.
Using “rift” well
Rift names both a serious break in friendly relations and a literal crack in rock or earth. The figurative sense, a breach between people or factions, is the one most often tested.
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loosely held together and on the verge of collapse from neglect
bitter, long-lasting resentment or ill will
marked by deep-seated bitterness or hostility
Questions about “rift”
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