Rend and Sew

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

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Sew is an antonym for rend in topics: divide, tear.

Nearby Words: render, rending

Sew verb - To close up with a series of interlacing stitches.

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Rend is an antonym for sew.

Nearby Words: sewed, sewing, sewn

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