Vocabulary Entry

rift

|noun • verb

noun

A serious break in friendly relations; a split.

Example Sentences

"The argument created a rift between the two friends."

"There was a significant rift in the community following the controversial decision."

"They worked hard to mend the rift caused by misunderstandings."

verb

Example Sentences

"The intense debate rifted the team apart."

"Their differing opinions rifted the once unified group."

"The conflict rifted relationships that had been strong for years."