verbπShareTo 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."materialactionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo injure as if by pulling apart."He has a torn ligament."bodymedicineactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional."He was torn by conflicting emotions."politicsculturesocietymindemotionabstractChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo make (an opening) with force or energy."A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite."actionenergyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(often with off or out) To remove by tearing."Tear the coupon out of the newspaper."actionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of structures, with down) To demolish"The slums were torn down to make way for the new development."architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo become torn, especially accidentally."My dress has torn."actionconditionmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move or act with great speed, energy, or violence."He tore into the backlog of complaints."energyactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo smash or enter something with great force."The chain shot tore into the approaching line of infantry."actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
