rive (rīv)v. rived, riv·en (rĭv′ən) also rived, riv·ing, rives

v.tr.

1. To rend or tear apart.

2. To break into pieces, as by a blow; cleave or split asunder.

3. To break or distress (the spirit, for example).

v.intr.

To be or become split.