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Definition of torn - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
physical damageripped or damaged with jagged edges
- The torn paper fluttered in the wind.
2.
emotional conflictdivided by conflicting emotions or forces
- He was torn by loyalty and ambition.
Expressions with torn
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feeling unable to choose between two things
She felt torn between her family and her career.
experiencing conflicting emotions about two choices
He was torn between two things, love and duty.
feel unable to choose between two things
She is torn between staying home and going out.
feeling conflicted about two romantic interests
She felt torn between two lovers, unable to choose.
damaged with large rips or tears
The completely torn dress was beyond repair.
extensively damaged due to war
The war-torn city struggled to rebuild after the conflict.
expression of frustration when something goes wrong
Oh no, that's torn it, the vase is broken!
feel deep emotional pain from sadness or loss
She had her heart torn asunder by the news.
Origin of torn
Old English, teran (tear)
Terms with torn included in their meaning
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sexual health
expresses that the speaker's condom has torn
repair
mend or repair something that is torn or damaged
cooking
cooked meat torn into fine pieces
physical damage
act of something being torn apart
buildings
torn down and broken up
shabby
wearing very old torn clothes
appearance
wearing old, torn clothes
damage
torn into small pieces or fragments
damage
torn into small pieces completely
tattered clothes
old torn clothes or fabric pieces
destruction
torn into pieces or destroyed
cutting
cut or torn into narrow strips or pieces
extracted
torn from the ground
medical
injury where ankle ligaments are stretched or torn by sudden twisting
damage
become torn accidentally
damage
torn into long narrow strips
damage
torn into many pieces
sports trauma
injury where muscle fibers are overstretched or torn by effort
clothing
very old torn clothes in poor condition
physical damage
broken or torn open, often leaking
wear
worn or torn, often from long use
banking record
remaining part of a cheque after it is torn from the chequebook
damage
severely damaged or torn
clothing
torn or tattered in appearance
Examples of torn in a sentence
His torn jeans were a fashion statement. She felt torn between love and duty. Torn by his choices, he couldn't decide.
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- French:déchiré, partagé, ...
- German:beschädigt, hin- und hergerissen, ...
- Italian:strappato, combattuto, ...
- Spanish:rasgado, dividido, ...
- Portuguese:rasgado, dividido, ...
- Chinese:撕破的, 左右为难的, ...
- Japanese:破れた, 葛藤している, ...
- Arabic:مُمَزَّق, مُتَخَبِّط, ...
- Hebrew:קָרוּעַ, ...
- Russian:рваный, разрываемый, ...
- Ukrainian:рваний, розірваний, ...
- Hindi:फटा, उलझा, ...
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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