Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

tear-apart

phrasal verb
/tɪr əˈpɑrt/
Definition
To separate or destroy something by pulling it in different directions.
Examples
  • The strong wind began to tear apart the old tent.
  • Critics argue that the report will tear apart the credibility of the organization.
  • He felt his heart tear apart when he received the bad news.
Meaning
The act of pulling something into pieces or causing it to be damaged through excessive force.
Synonyms
  • rip apart
  • shred
  • splinter
  • break apart