Knocks
Tears
Tears noun - The process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds).
Both words in one sentence
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A character knocks someone into the air and tears them apart while they're up there.
Source: Rain of Blood - He only misses updates when he takes pre-announced breaks, or when a tornado tears through his front yard and knocks out his power.
Source: Schedule Slip / Exceptions -
The resulting attack knocks him out and tears apart his hat.
Source: Taking the Bullet
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