tear apart


Definition: Meaning of, tear apart in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / tɛː əˈpɑːt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
tear apart tore apart torn apart
Present Participle Third Person Singular
tearing apart tears apart
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  1. to make someone feel very sad, upset, or worried
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  2. to make people argue and damage their relationship
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  3. to damage or destroy something completely by breaking it into pieces
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  4. to search a room or building very thoroughly, moving things in a careless way that causes damage
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  5. to criticize someone or something very strongly
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