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Definition tear into in American English

tear into phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to physically attack someone or something

Example

He tore into the other kid, punching him furiously.

Synonyms and related words
attack assault strike at
2

to start doing something with a lot of energy or enthusiasm

Example

The girls tore into their chores and were finished within an hour.

Synonyms and related words
begin start on set about
3

to criticize someone or something very angrily

Example

She really tore into me for forgetting to send it.

Synonyms and related words
attack damn savage lash out tear into abuse
Definition tear into in American English