tear

The word “tear” has 1 syllable: tear

It's pronounced as /tɛr/

What is synonym and antonym for tear?

In the thesaurus, “tear” has 131 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tear along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tear

Antonyms for tear

amble
crawl
creep
dally
dawdle
decelerate
dillydally
drag
lag
linger
loiter
lumber
plod
poke
reattach
saunter
shuffle
stroll
tarry

Meanings of tear

noun
1. A hole or break caused by tearing.
2. A rampage.
3. A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
4. Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.
5. (glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.
6. That which causes or accompanies tears; a lament; a dirge.
verb
1. To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
2. To injure as if by pulling apart.
3. To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
4. To make (an opening) with force or energy.
5. (often with off or out) To remove by tearing.
6. (of structures, with down) To demolish.
7. To become torn, especially accidentally.
8. To move or act with great speed, energy, or violence.
9. To smash or enter something with great force.
10. To produce tears.

Example Sentences

Be careful not to tear the paper while opening the package. (rip – /tɛr/)
She felt a tear roll down her cheek during the sad movie. (crying drop – /tɪr/)
The sharp edge caused a small tear in his shirt. (rip – /tɛr/)
A single tear showed how deeply he was moved. (crying drop – /tɪr/)
Try not to tear the envelope if you want to reuse it. (rip – /tɛr/)

On this page you'll find 150 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tear, such as: abrasion, accelerate, amble, amputate, arrow, barrel, beat it.

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