tear into

Verb

Meaning

hit violently, as in an attack

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

lace into lay into carpet assail berate get-up upbraid aggress set about set upon jump on lash out pitch into dress down tell off

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Antonyms

adore cover defend worship celebrate praise

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Hypernyms

hit

Examples

Amy Adams tries her best to tear into her role as a sadistic, sex-obsessed bully but the script for Cruel Intentions 2 – strictly speaking, a prequel, but sssh – is so bad that even she failed to save it. Source: Internet

Just as he ascended to Super Saiyan 2 against Perfect Cell, now Gohan was (as dubbed by fans) "Mystic" Gohan, who would tear into Buu and save the universe once again. Source: Internet

Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will tear into President Trump in remarks from Delaware on Wednesday, going after the White House’s handling of the coronavirus and its impact on school reopenings. Source: Internet

Rinse squash flowers gently, dry thoroughly, and tear into pieces. Source: Internet

If it contains fiberfil, the dogs tear into them. Source: Internet

Paper plates filled with art supplies are waiting for them to tear into. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

tear gases tear gland tear in two tear it up tear jerker tear lake