Answer: riving

AnswerCrossword Clue
RIVINGSplitting
RIVINGSplitting.
RIVINGTearing apart.
RIVINGRending
rivingto separate by striking; split; cleave
rivingto tear or rend apart or be torn apart
rivingto split (wood) radially from a log
rivingto rend, harrow, or distress (the feelings, heart, etc.)