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riven
Riven is a highly formal, literary, or poetic term. It is rarely used in casual conversation and is instead found in historical accounts, epic literature, or high-level journalistic writing. The word carries a strong connotation of violence, force, or deep trauma; it does not describe a clean or peaceful division, but rather a jagged, forced rupture.
When used metaphorically to describe groups or emotions, it suggests a division that is painful and difficult to heal. While "divided" is a neutral term, "riven" implies that the split was caused by an intense conflict or a catastrophic event.
In a physical sense, it describes something being torn apart by immense power, such as a storm or a weapon. It is almost always used as a past participle acting as an adjective, frequently appearing in the construction "riven by [force/conflict]."
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The nation remained riven by political hatred for decades.
The ancient shield was riven in two by a single blow of the axe.
Their family was riven by a bitter dispute over the inheritance.
The sky was riven by a sudden bolt of lightning.
I cannot believe the party is so riven by internal conflict.
The mountain side was riven by the force of the earthquake.
A heart riven by grief is a heavy burden to carry.
The old oak tree was riven by the storm last night.