Rip violently can be defined as to tear or REND something apart with great force. The crossword solutions for this term are REND (4 letters) and LACERATE (8 letters). REND is a verb meaning to tear apart or split something into pieces, usually with great force. LACERATE is also a verb meaning to tear or cut something with rough or jagged edges. Both words describe the same action of ripping something apart with great force.