Cut
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.
Mutual synonyms
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
Both words in one sentence
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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.
Source: Manga / Katekyo Hitman Reborn! - 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.
Source: Reality Is Unrealistic / General -
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!
Source: Music / Accept
Cite this Source
Rip and Cut. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cut/rip
Cut & Rip. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/cut/rip>.
Rip or Cut. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cut/rip.
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