chasm

US /ˈkæz.əm/
UK /ˈkæz.əm/
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1.

a deep fissure in the earth's surface

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The earthquake opened a wide chasm in the desert.
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They had to cross a dangerous chasm to reach the other side.
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gorgeabyssfissurecrevicecleft
2.

a profound difference between people, viewpoints, feelings, etc.

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There's a growing chasm between the rich and the poor.
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Their political views created an unbridgeable chasm between them.
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gulfdivideriftbreachdisparity