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tear v. [
rupture, snap, bust] separate or cause to separate abruptly; "The rope snapped"; "tear the paper"
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tear v. to separate or be separated by force; "planks were in danger of being torn from the crossbars"
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tear n. [
teardrop] a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands; "his story brought tears to her eyes"
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tear v. [
shoot, shoot down, charge, buck] move quickly and violently; "The car tore down the street"; "He came charging into my office"
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tear n. [
rip, rent, snag, split] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart; "there was a rip in his pants"; "she had snags in her stockings"
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