Laxi Dictionary

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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.

Example

This issue is tearing their marriage apart.

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come betweenset againsttear 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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upsetwounddisturbworryconcerntear apart
Example

The police tore the place apart looking for the money.

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go throughlook out forseek out
5

to criticize someone or something very strongly

Synonyms and related words
attackdamnsavage
Definition tear apart in American English