Definition of tear

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  • tear is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 4
  • tear is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 4
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Definition of tear

  • a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands (noun)

    Examples

    1. his story brought tears to her eyes

    Synonyms

    1. teardrop
  • strip of feathers (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. deplumate
    2. deplume
    3. displume
    4. pluck
    5. pull
  • an occasion for excessive eating or drinking (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. binge
    2. bout
    3. bust
  • move quickly and violently (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. buck
    2. charge
    3. shoot
    4. shoot down
  • separate or cause to separate abruptly (verb)

    Examples

    1. tear the paper

    Synonyms

    1. bust
    2. rupture
    3. snap
  • an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. rent
    2. rip
    3. snag
    4. split
  • fill with tears or shed tears (verb)

    Examples

    1. Her eyes were tearing
  • the act of tearing (noun)

    Examples

    1. he took the manuscript in both hands and gave it a mighty tear
  • to separate or be separated by force (verb)

See definition of tear in Merriam Webster