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
