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TEARS

(noun, verb)
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There are 11 meanings of the word Tears.

How to pronounce tears:

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Tears - as a noun

The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

Example: "I hate to hear the crying of a child"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crying12weeping13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
activity16bodily functionbodily processbody process
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Tears - 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."

Example Sentences

"She wiped away her tears with a tissue."
"The child's tears rolled down his cheeks."
"Her tears of joy were impossible to contain."
"He shed tears of sorrow at the funeral."
"She couldn't help but burst into tears."
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Word Game Points

Is TEARS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tears is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TEARS has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is TEARS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tears is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
TEARS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 5.

Is TEARS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tears is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
TEARS has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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