Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
tearing
verb
/ˈtɪrɪŋ/
Definition
the act of pulling something apart or causing it to rip; the condition of being ripped or damaged.
Examples
- The dog is tearing the paper into pieces.
- She felt her heart tearing at the thought of saying goodbye.
- His shirt was tearing as he tried to escape the tight grip.
Meaning
Tearing refers to a physical action or the result of pulling apart material, often resulting in damage or separation. It can describe both the action and the state produced by that action.
Synonyms
- ripping
- pulling apart
- shredding
- splitting
