Break and Shear

Break

Break verb - To cause to separate into pieces usually suddenly or forcibly.

Shear and break are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shear" instead a verb "Break".

Shear

Shear verb - To make (something) shorter or smaller with the use of a cutting instrument.
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Synonyms for Shear

Break and shear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Break" instead a verb "Shear".

Nearby Words: sheared, shearing

Both words in one sentence

  • In Tales of the Abyss, Main character Luke falls into one of these due to the shear amount of trauma brought about by the The Reveal / Wham Episode / Break the Haughty.
    Source: Angst Coma
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