synonym for ripping
English Collins Dictionary-English synonyms & Thesaurus &nbsp. rip (rips plural & 3rd person present) (ripping present participle) (ripped past tense & past participle) 1 verb When something rips or when you rip it, you tear it forcefully with your hands or with a tool such as a knife. (=tear). I felt the banner rip as we were pushed in opposite directions... V.