9
splits(noun, verb, separates, dissociates, halves)
8
severs(verb, separates, dissociates, halves)
7
breaks(noun, verb, separates, dissociates)
7
rends(verb, separates, dissociates, halves)
6
parts(noun, verb, separates, dissociates, halves)
5
cuts(noun, verb, separates, halves, notches)
5
divides(verb, separates, dissociates, halves)
5
rips(verb, separates, halves)
5
ruptures(noun, verb, dissociates, halves)
4
bisects(verb, separates, halves)
4
cracks(noun, verb, notches)
4
dissects(verb, separates)
4
slices(noun, verb, separates)
3
amputates(verb, separates)
3
detaches(verb, separates, dissociates)
3
disconnects(verb, separates, dissociates)
3
divorces(verb, separates, dissociates)
3
fissures(noun, verb, halves)
3
halves(verb, separates, dissociates, halves)
3
insulates(verb, separates, dissociates)
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