tearing
/ˈtɛrɪŋ/
verb
- Pulling something apart by force, or making a hole or split in something.
- The dog was tearing the old pillow into pieces.
- She was tearing the wrapping paper off her birthday present.
- He accidentally started tearing the page while turning it.
- Moving very quickly or with great energy.
- The kids were tearing down the hallway after the bell rang.
- She was tearing through her homework to finish before dinner.
- A sports car came tearing around the corner.
Antonyms
adjective
- Very strong or violent (used especially of emotions or physical force).
- The storm caused tearing winds that knocked down trees.
- He was in a tearing rage after losing the game.
- She felt a tearing pain in her shoulder after the fall.