Rift and Severance

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Rift noun - An open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge).

Usage example: it was possible to peek through the rift in the fence and see the ball game

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Severance is a synonym for rift in gap topic. In some cases you can use "Severance" instead a noun "Rift".

Nearby Words: rifted, rifting

Severance noun - A personal or social separation (as between opposing factions).

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Rift is a synonym for severance in gap topic. You can use "Rift" instead a noun "Severance".

Nearby Words: sever, severed, severing

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