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Wordabulary

tear

Pronunciation
Verb B2 Upper-intermediate Also a noun

Quick answer

To pull something apart or rip it forcefully.

"She tore the letter into pieces without reading it."

Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

rip shred

Antonyms

mend repair

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To pull something apart or rip it forcefully.

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