Synonyms of rift

Noun

1. rift, opening, gap

usage: a gap between cloud masses; "the sun shone through a rift in the clouds"

2. rift, crack, cleft, crevice, fissure, scissure

usage: a narrow fissure in rock

3. rupture, breach, break, severance, rift, falling out, separation, breakup, detachment

usage: a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions); "they hoped to avoid a break in relations"

Definition and meaning of rift (Dictionary)