Synonyms for
Tearing
Definition
the act of ripping or cutting something apart forcefully
Synonyms & similar words
shootdown
shoot
triggerhappy
deplumate
lachrymation
displume
violent
pluck
fierce
pull
buck
rupture
charge
bust
snap
tear
lacrimation
watering
vehement
deplume
ripping
rending
splitting
dividing
shredding
cutting
separating
dissecting
dismembering
fracturing
bursting
breaking
cracking
parting
tattering
shattering
smashing
crushing
mangling
mauling
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- tearing apart
- tearing down
- tearing up
- tearing out
- tearing a hole
- tearing fabric
- tearing paper
- tearing through
Word family
Usage note
The word 'tearing' can refer to the physical act of ripping something apart or to a strong emotional state. Be mindful of context to avoid confusion.
Example sentences
- She was tearing the wrapping paper off her birthday presents.
- The dog was tearing the pillow apart with its teeth.
- The strong wind was tearing the leaves off the trees.
- The athlete was tearing down the track towards the finish line.
- The little boy was tearing up the sidewalk with his scooter.
Quotes
Tears are words that need to be written. - Paulo Coelho
The tears of the world are a constant quantity. For each one who begins to weep, somewhere else another stops. - Samuel Beckett
Tears shed for another person are not a sign of weakness. They are a sign of a pure heart. - José N. Harris