Synonyms for

Ripping

Verb / ˈrɪpɪŋ / Another word for ripping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

tearing or cutting something quickly and forcefully

Synonyms & similar words

rending rive rip pull rend splitting tearing cutting shredding splitting severing rending slicing bisecting cleaving chopping hacking mangling mauling lacerating fraying frazzling snapping bursting breaking cracking

Synonyms by register

Formal

tearing rending splitting severing

Informal

awesome great fantastic cool wicked

Literary

lacerating shredding tearing asunder

Antonyms

mending repairing healing restoring patching sewing

Common collocations

  • ripping sound
  • ripping through
  • ripping off
  • ripping apart
  • ripping the fabric
  • ripping the page
  • ripping the band-aid off

Word family

noun rip
verb rip
adjective ripping

Usage note

The informal use of 'ripping' to mean 'excellent' or 'impressive' is common in British English but may sound dated or overly casual in other contexts. The primary meaning relates to tearing.

Example sentences

  1. He was ripping the wrapping paper off the present.
  2. She was ripping the tag off her new shirt.
  3. The sound of the tape ripping echoed in the quiet room.
  4. He accidentally ripped his pants while playing tag.
  5. The dog was ripping the couch apart with his teeth.

Quotes

  • The wind was ripping through my hair as I ran.
  • I heard the sound of fabric ripping as she tore the dress.
  • The sound of the chainsaw ripping through the wood filled the air.

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