3
controversy
3
cracked
3
crater(noun, void, gap, gulf, fissure)
3
defacement(noun, blemish)
3
dike
3
discord(noun, break, fight, dispute, split)
3
disfigurement(noun, blemish)
3
dissension(noun, break, fight, split, division)
3
distortion(noun, blemish)
3
disunity(noun, break, rupture)
3
faction(break, split, division, opening, tear)
3
falling-out(noun, break, fight, difficulty, conflict)
3
freckle(noun, blemish)
3
furrow
3
groove
3
gully(noun, break, cut, crack, rest)
3
incise(verb, break, cut, separate, crack)
3
intermission(noun, break, cut, halt, crack)
3
isolation(noun, separation)
3
jump(noun, dispute, smash, conflict, crash)
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