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Synonyms of rift
(Entry 1 of 2)
2
an open space in a barrier (as a wall or hedge)
- it was possible to peek through the rift in the fence and see the ball game
Synonyms for rift
- breach,
- break,
- discontinuity,
- gap,
- gulf,
- hiatus,
- hole,
- interstice,
- interval,
- opening,
- rent,
- separation,
- void
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verbSynonyms & Antonyms of rift (Entry 2 of 2)
as in break, tear
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The first known use of rift was in the 14th century
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