Cracking
Ripping
Ripping adjective - Resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree.
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Synonyms for Ripping
Cracking and ripping are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cracking" instead the word "Ripping" as a noun or an adjective.
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Both words in one sentence
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The "runaway planet" is shown cracking the moon with its passing, and ripping away Earth's atmosphere.
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Jaws - because of the lack of medical care - or just care in general - Julie has had her braces start ripping into her gums and cracking her teeth.
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