rend (verb)

1. During the American Civil War, the Union and Confederate forces would rend the nation apart with their fierce battles.

2. In the classic novel, the protagonist's heart would rend as he faced the consequences of his actions.

3. The artist used vibrant colors to depict the storm that seemed to rend the sky in two.

4. In the comic book, the superhero's incredible strength allowed him to rend through solid steel with ease.