Definitions
How to pronounce tearing:
Tearing - as a noun
Tearing - as an adjective satellite
Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid
Example: "Fierce loyalty"
Tearing - as a verb
To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
Example: "He tore his coat on the nail."
To injure as if by pulling apart.
Example: "He has a torn ligament."
To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
Example: "He was torn by conflicting emotions."
To make (an opening) with force or energy.
Example: "A piece of debris tore a tiny straight channel through the satellite."
(often with off or out) to remove by tearing.
Example: "Tear the coupon out of the newspaper."
(of structures, with down) to demolish
Example: "The slums were torn down to make way for the new development."
To become torn, especially accidentally.
Example: "My dress has torn."
To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
Example: "He tore into the backlog of complaints."
To smash or enter something with great force.
Example: "The chain shot tore into the approaching line of infantry."
To produce tears.
Example: "Her eyes began to tear in the harsh wind."
Tearing - as an adjective
Enormous; of great size or impact
Example: "A tearing great giant of a man"
Very hasty
Example: "A tearing hurry"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
TEARING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
TEARING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
TEARING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
