escindir
to split
To divide or separate into distinct parts
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scind
split, cut
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-ir
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Escindir means to split and comes from the idea of cutting something into parts.
escindir
to split, to divide (a group or organization)
To divide or separate a group into opposing factions.
El conflicto escindió al partido en dos bandos irreconciliablesThe conflict split the party into two irreconcilable sides
La crisis económica dividió y escindió a la comunidadThe economic crisis divided and split the community apart
escindirse
to split, to break away (from within)
When a group splits from within itself, breaking off into separate factions.
El partido se escindió en dos facciones tras el escándaloThe party split into two factions after the scandal
Un grupo de miembros se escindió de la organización tras el escándaloA group of members broke away from the organization after the scandal