Tearing

[ˈtɛə.ɹɪŋ]

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Tearing

verb

  1. To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

    "He tore his coat on the nail."

  2. To injure as if by pulling apart.

    "He has a torn ligament."

  3. To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.

    "He was torn by conflicting emotions."

  4. To make (an opening) with force or energy.

    "A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite."

  5. (often with off or out) To remove by tearing.

    "Tear the coupon out of the newspaper."

verb

  1. To produce tears.

    "Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind."

adjective

  1. Enormous; of great size or impact

    "a tearing great giant of a man"

  2. Very hasty

    "a tearing hurry"

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