English Synonym Finder

tore

Definitions

The past tense of tear, meaning to pull or rip something apart or into pieces.

The past tense of tear, meaning to move very quickly or in a reckless, hurried manner.

Examples

She accidentally tore the wrapping paper while trying to open her birthday gift.

The wind was so strong that it tore the branches right off the old oak tree.

Synonyms

ripped shredded severed split lacerated rent ruptured

Antonyms

mended repaired fixed sewed stitched fastened united