Assertion: tear | /r/HasProperty | entry 1 of 4
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text: Definition of tear (Entry 1 of 4) transitive verb 1 a : to separate parts of or pull apart by force : rend to separate parts of or pull apart by force b : to wound by or as if by pulling apart by force : lacerate tear the skin to wound by or as if by pulling apart by force 2 : to divide or disrupt by the pull of a mind torn with doubts to divide or disrupt by the pull of contrary forces 3 a : to remove by force : wrench — often used with off tear a cover off a box to remove by force b : to remove as if by wrenching tear your thoughts away from the scene 4 : to make (a hole or opening) by or as if by pulling apart by force tear a hole in the wall intransitive verb 1 : to separate on being pulled : rend this cloth tears easily to separate on being pulled 2 a : to move or act with violence, went tearing down the street to move or act with violence, haste , or force b : to smash or penetrate something with violent force the bullet tore through his leg tear at : to cause anguish to :