Tear apart

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Total Destruction

Use 'tear apart' to describe something being completely destroyed, not just damaged.

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The earthquake could tear apart the bridge.

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Emotional Impact

This phrase often implies an emotional reaction to the destruction.

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Seeing her childhood home torn apart by the storm brought tears to her eyes.

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Strong Visual

Creates a strong visual of something being split into pieces.

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The machine tore apart the car for recycling.

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