Tear away
verb
To remove something quickly and forcefully.
He had to tear away the old wallpaper before repainting the room.
Often appears as...
- tear away wallpaper
- tear away page
verb
To leave or separate oneself from someone or something with difficulty.
She found it hard to tear away from her friends after the party.
Often appears as...
- tear away from friends
- tear away from work
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To remove something quickly and forcefully.
He had to tear away the old wallpaper before repainting the room.
Often appears as...
- tear away wallpaper
- tear away page
verb
To leave or separate oneself from someone or something with difficulty.
She found it hard to tear away from her friends after the party.
Often appears as...
- tear away from friends
- tear away from work
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Forceful Action
Indicates a strong and sometimes abrupt action, often involving physical effort.
He had to tear away the vines that were covering his shed.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Process
Suggests that the action can't be undone as it might damage or alter the object.
Tear away the form along the perforated line to submit your payment.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Removal
Emphasizes that the item is wholly removed, with nothing left behind.
Please tear away any remaining packaging before recycling.
Pro Tip 1/3Forceful Action
Indicates a strong and sometimes abrupt action, often involving physical effort.
He had to tear away the vines that were covering his shed.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Process
Suggests that the action can't be undone as it might damage or alter the object.
Tear away the form along the perforated line to submit your payment.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Removal
Emphasizes that the item is wholly removed, with nothing left behind.
Please tear away any remaining packaging before recycling.
Pro Tip 1/3Forceful Action
Indicates a strong and sometimes abrupt action, often involving physical effort.
He had to tear away the vines that were covering his shed.
Pro Tip 2/3Irreversible Process
Suggests that the action can't be undone as it might damage or alter the object.
Tear away the form along the perforated line to submit your payment.
Pro Tip 3/3Complete Removal
Emphasizes that the item is wholly removed, with nothing left behind.
Please tear away any remaining packaging before recycling.
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