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Definition tear apart in American English

tear apart phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to damage or destroy something completely by breaking it into pieces

Example

The building was torn apart by the explosion.

Synonyms and related words
destroy ruin devastate break fall apart shatter
Example

This issue is tearing their marriage apart.

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come between set against tear apart
3

to make someone feel very sad, upset, or worried

Example

It just tears me apart to see you suffering like this.

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upset wound disturb worry concern tear apart
4

to search a room or building very thoroughly, moving things in a careless way that causes damage

Example

The police tore the place apart looking for the money.

Synonyms and related words
go through look out for seek out
5

to criticize someone or something very strongly

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage
Definition tear apart in American English