Tear

usgb/ter,terz,tɔːr,tɔːrn,ˈterɪŋ/
verb

Pull or rip something apart.

She tore the letter in half.
Visual representation of "tear" - Pull or rip something apart

Often appears as...

  • tear apart
  • tear up
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Emotional Intensity

Used to express strong emotions or dramatic actions in arguments or conflicts.

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They tore into each other's arguments fiercely.
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Physical Destruction

Implies physical destruction, often with hands, and without tools.

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Unable to open the package, he tore it apart.
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