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Meaning of tear apart
to pull or force something apart, often violently or forcefully
Etymology of tear apart
The phrase "tear apart" originated from the Old English words "tear" meaning "to pull or force apart" and "apart" meaning "separate or divided"
The modern English usage of "tear apart" has evolved to include various senses, including physical, emotional, and figurative meanings
Synonyms
rip apart
pull apart
shred
tear to pieces
rip to shreds
demolish
destroy
dismantle
disassemble
break apart
split apart
sever
separate
divide
fragment
fracture
splinter
shatter
smash
crush
pulverize
annihilate
devastate
ravage
wreck
ruin
demolish
raze
level
dismantle
disintegrate
decompose
decay
collapse
dismember
mutilate
mangle
lacerate
rip
tear
pull
wrench
yank
jerk
tug
haul
heave
rend
rive
cleave
sunder
sever
cut
slice
slash
gash
hack
chop
slice
dice
mince
chop up
cut up
carve up
hack up
slash up
Definitions
- to pull or force something apart, often violently or forcefully
- * to cause something to break or separate into pieces
- * to criticize or attack someone or something severely
Usage Examples
- The dog's sharp teeth tore the fabric apart
- * The critics tore the movie apart with their harsh reviews
- * The strong wind tore the roof apart, leaving the house exposed