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Definition of tears - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
emotionclear salty liquid from the eyes
- She wiped the tears from her cheeks.
2.
damagerips or holes made by pulling apart
- The fabric showed signs of tears after the rough use..
3.
wineTECH. viscous streaks on a wine glassTECH.
- The tears on the glass indicated a full-bodied wine.
Images of tears
clear salty liquid from the eyes 
viscous streaks on a wine glass
Expressions with tears
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crying with tears in the eyes
She was in tears after the sad movie.
in a manner that causes no distress
She handled the situation without tears.
cause someone to cry from emotion
The movie's ending brought tears to my eyes.
suddenly start crying intensely
She burst into tears when she heard the news.
stop crying and become calm
After the sad movie, she tried to dry her tears.
finish with a bad result, often causing sadness or disappointment
Their holiday plans ended in tears after the flight was canceled.
smile while actually crying or being upset
He smiled through his tears after hearing the news.
feel so emotional that you start crying
She was moved to tears by the touching speech.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient grains bore me to tears.
feeling intense boredom and frustration
He was bored to tears waiting for the delayed flight.
make someone cry
The sad movie drove her to tears.
try to stop oneself from crying
She fought back tears during the emotional speech.
cry very heavily because of strong feelings
She was in floods of tears after the movie.
try to stop tears from falling
She tried to blink back tears during the sad movie.
try to stop tears from falling by blinking
She blinked back the tears during the sad movie.
intense effort and hard work put into something
Building the company took blood, sweat, and tears.
cause someone to cry
The sad movie brought her to tears.
about to start crying
She was on the brink of tears after hearing the sad news.
suppress the urge to cry
She tried to choke back tears during the sad movie.
start crying suddenly and uncontrollably from strong emotion
She dissolved in tears when she heard the news.
start crying suddenly and uncontrollably
She dissolved into tears after hearing the sad news.
large amount of crying
She broke down and released a flood of tears.
cause someone to cry
The movie's ending moved her to tears.
very close to crying due to strong emotion
She was on the verge of tears after the sad movie.
Origin of tears
Old English, tear (liquid from the eye)
Terms with tears included in their meaning
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emotion
shed tears as a result of strong emotion
weeping
act of shedding tears
weeping
the act of shedding tears with sobs
irritation
cause tears to form in the eyes
damage
damaged with large rips or tears
extreme amusement
laugh so hard that tears come out
emotion
laugh with such intensity that tears come from the eyes
intense laughter
laugh so much that tears come from the eyes
intense laughter
laugh so much that tears come from the eyes
emotion
cause emotional tears to form
damage
physically damaged with tears or rips
tearful
having eyes filled with tears
crying
cry with tears due to strong emotions
emotion
having eyes filled with tears
sentimental
showing emotion with tears in the eyes
light
emit or give off light or tears
tears
come to the surface and form a pool
emotion
quickly remove tears by blinking
emotion
shed tears because of happiness or excitement
body
gently touch eyes with cloth to remove tears
emotional release
express emotions by shedding tears
intense laughter
laugh very hard until tears come from eyes
emotion
become blurry due to tears or emotion
biology
producing water, like tears or saliva
Examples of tears in a sentence
Her eyes filled with tears of joy. The old book had several tears on its cover. Tears in the wallpaper revealed the age of the house. The sommelier admired the tears on the wine glass. Tears formed slowly, revealing the wine's richness.
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- French:larmes, déchirures, ...
- German:Tränen, Risse, ...
- Italian:lacrime, strappi, ...
- Spanish:lágrimas, desgarros, ...
- Portuguese:lágrimas, rasgões, ...
- Chinese:泪水, 撕裂, ...
- Japanese:涙, 裂け目, ...
- Arabic:دَمْع, تَمَزُّق, ...
- Hebrew:דְּמָעוֹת, קְרָעִים, ...
- Russian:слёзы, разрывы, ...
- Ukrainian:сльози, розриви, ...
- Hindi:आँसू, फाड़ना, ...
Definition of tear - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
cryingdrop of liquid from the eyes
- Tears rolled down her cheeks.
2.
damagehole or break in material
- There was a tear in the curtain.
3.
liquidshape like a drop
- The pendant was in the shape of a tear.
4.
rushhurried or violent action
- He went on a tear through the city.
Verb
1.
destructiontr./intr. pull apart or to pieces with forcetr./intr.
- She decided to tear the letter in frustration..
2.
bodytr. injure by pulling or cutting the skintr.
- He accidentally tore his skin on the branch.
3.
movementintr. move quickly and with great energyintr.
- The car tore down the street.
4.
damageintr. become torn accidentallyintr.
- The old flag began to tear in the wind.
5.
emotiontr. cause emotional pain or distresstr.
- The news tore at her heart.
6.
biologyintr. produce tears from the eyesintr.
- Her eyes began to tear from the cold wind.
Images of tear
drop of liquid from the eyes 
hole or break in material 
shape like a drop
Expressions with tear
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destroy something by pulling it into pieces
The child can tear apart the paper easily.
pull or rip something with force
The dog began to tear at the cushion.
remove something quickly and forcefully
He had to tear away the old wallpaper before painting..
demolish a building or structure completely
They decided to tear down the old stadium.
rip something into pieces
She decided to tear it up and start over.
remove quickly by pulling
She decided to tear off the bandage in one swift motion..
remove something quickly and forcefully
He decided to tear out the old carpeting in his house..
rip something into smaller parts
The dog will tear the toy to pieces.
rip something into small pieces
She decided to tear up the old letter.
damage from normal use
The sofa showed signs of wear and tear after five years..
become detached with force or effort
The poster began to tear loose from the wall.
move quickly and forcefully through something
The car tore through the narrow streets.
criticize someone very harshly
The critics tore the movie to shreds.
move quickly past something or someone
The car tore past the traffic light.
acting with intense energy or enthusiasm
She was on a tear, cleaning the entire house in just a few hours.
cry lightly or briefly
She couldn't help but shed a tear during the sad movie..
speak to someone very angrily for doing something wrong
The coach tore a strip off the team after the loss.
move quickly along a path or route
The car began to tear along the highway.
argue intensely causing emotional harm
The couple tore each other apart during the argument.
cause someone emotional distress
The breakup seemed to tear him apart.
criticize someone harshly and aggressively
The coach tore into the team after the loss.
show extreme frustration or pull at hair in distress
He would tear his hair out over every minor delay in the project.
feel intense emotional conflict or distress
She would tear herself apart over every little mistake.
rip something into small pieces
The dog tore the pillow to ribbons.
Origin of tear
Old English, teran (to tear)
Examples of tear in a sentence
She wiped away a tear with her sleeve. The jeans had a tear at the knee. He noticed a tear in the book's cover. A single tear rolled down her cheek. The sculpture was adorned with a tear of glass. She went on a shopping tear last weekend.
The team was on a tear, winning every match. The wind caused the flag to tear. He watched the paper tear easily. She tore the skin on her knee during the fall. Be careful not to tear your hand on the wire. The athlete tore across the finish line with determination. Kids tear through the playground during recess. The paper may tear if you pull it too hard. Her sleeve tore on a rusty fence. The sad movie tore at his emotions. Her words tore at his soul. He started to tear up during the sad movie. Allergies can cause your eyes to tear.
View all translations of tear
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- French:larme, déchirer, ...
- German:Träne, zerreißen, ...
- Italian:lacrima, lacerare, ...
- Spanish:lágrima, rasgar, ...
- Portuguese:lágrima, rasgar, ...
- Chinese:泪水, 撕裂, ...
- Japanese:涙, 引き裂く, ...
- Arabic:دَمْعَة, مَزَّقَ, ...
- Hebrew:דִּמְעָה, לִקְרוֹעַ, ...
- Russian:слеза, рвать, ...
- Ukrainian:сльоза, рвати, ...
- Hindi:आँसू, फाड़ना, ...
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