Cut and Rip

Cut

Cut verb - To penetrate with a sharp edge (as a knife).
Usage example: I cut my hand on a piece of broken glass

Rip is a synonym for cut in incision topic. In some cases you can use "Rip" instead the word "Cut" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like break down, tear, sever.

Nearby Words: cutting, cutter, cutout

Rip

Rip verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.
Usage example: the dog ripped the sleeve of my shirt by grabbing it with his teeth

Cut is a synonym for rip in tear topic. You can use "Cut" instead the word "Rip" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as action, break down.

Nearby Words: ripped, ripping, ripper

How words are described

long long cut long rip
direct direct cut direct rip
complete complete cut complete rip
original original cut original rip
Other adjectives: top, single, small, actual, large, huge, tiny, bad, quick, new, available.

Common collocations

guy cut guy rip guy
people cut people rip people
body cut body rip body
flesh cut flesh rip flesh
Other words: way, face, open, head, hole, throat, eyes, holes, enemies, throats.

Both words in one sentence

  • Manga / Katekyo Hitman Reborn! The anime also never shows any blood, so you see people staggering around like they're mortally wounded when all you can see is a tiny cut or a rip on their clothing.
  • Not only does it take more effort to cut with a dull knife (So more force will be exerted in an accident), but a dull knife will rip through the flesh, whereas a razor knife would just cut.
  • Music / Accept Fast as a shark he'll cut out of the darkHe's a killer — he'll rip out your heartOn a one way track and you're not coming back'cause the killer's on the attack!
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