Cleave and Rip

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Cleave verb - To hold to something firmly as if by adhesion.

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Rip is a synonym for cleave in action topic. In some cases you can use "Rip" instead a verb "Cleave", when it comes to topics like divide, tear.

Nearby Words: cleavage, cleaver, cleaving

Rip verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

Usage example: the dog ripped the sleeve of my shirt by grabbing it with his teeth

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Cleave is a synonym for rip in tear topic. You can use "Cleave" instead a verb "Rip", if it concerns topics such as action.

Nearby Words: ripped, ripping, ripper

man	cleave man	rip man
human	cleave human	rip human
flesh	cleave flesh	rip flesh
team	cleave team	rip team
Other words: way, head, enemy, limbs, enemies.

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