Definition

To break apart, separate, or divide something forcefully; to sever a connection or relationship. The term often implies a clean break or violent separation.

Example Usage

The earthquake sundered the road, creating a massive gap that made travel impossible.

Origin

From Old English 'sundrian,' related to 'sonder,' meaning 'to separate' or 'to put apart,' with roots in Germanic languages.

Fun Fact

The phrase 'till death do us part' in traditional marriage vows originally used 'sunder' in older versions: 'till death us do sunder.'

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