rift

US /rɪft/
UK /rɪft/
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1.

a crack, split, or break in something

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A deep rift appeared in the glacier.
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The earthquake caused a massive rift in the earth's surface.
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fissurecracksplitfracturebreach
2.

a serious break in friendly relations between people or groups

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The disagreement caused a deep rift between the two friends.
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Political differences created a growing rift within the party.
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schismdivisionsplitestrangementalienation
1.

to form a crack or split

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The ice began to rift under the pressure.
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The tectonic plates rift apart, creating new crust.
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splitcrackcleavedivideseparate