tearing

[ˈtɛərɪŋ]

tearing Definition

• 1. the act of pulling or ripping something apart forcefully
• 2. causing great emotional distress or pain

Using tearing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tearing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The sound of tearing paper echoed through the room.

• Example

  The tearing of the fabric was so loud that everyone turned to look.

• Example

  The news of her father's death was a tearing blow to her.

• Example

  The tearing pain in his chest made him gasp for air.

tearing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tearing

• ripping
• shredding
• rending
• laceration

Phrases with tearing

• tearing hurry

  a state of extreme haste or urgency

  Example

  We were in a tearing hurry to catch the train.

• tearing one's hair out

  to be extremely upset, frustrated, or stressed about something

  Example

  I've been tearing my hair out trying to finish this project on time.

• tear up

  to rip or shred something into pieces

  Example

  She tore up the letter and threw it in the trash.

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Summary: tearing in Brief

Tearing [ˈtɛərɪŋ] is the act of forcefully pulling or ripping something apart, often accompanied by a loud sound. It can also refer to causing great emotional distress or pain, as in 'The news of her father's death was a tearing blow to her.' Phrases like 'tearing hurry' and 'tearing one's hair out' denote extreme haste or frustration, while 'tear up' means to rip or shred something.