7+ Synonyms for Divide & Similar Words
Definition of divide
- noun
- a serious disagreement between two groups of people (typically producing tension or hostility)
- a ridge of land that separates two adjacent river systems
- verb
- separate into parts or portions; "divide the cake into three equal parts"; "The British carved up the Ottoman Empire after World War I"
7 synonyms found
Writing tips for "divide"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like dissever, disunite, fraction can replace "divide" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 7 alternatives available, "divide" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Divide" in song lyrics
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"Others hunt to kill a tribe, and divide"
Aceyalone — The Hunt -
"Separatin families, destroyin unity, conquer through divide"
Akir f/ Immortal Technique, Mojo, Poison Pen — The Louisiana Purchase * -
"You can never breach the cultural divide"
Annakin Slayd — Last One
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