Remove
Tear off
Tear off verb - Rip off violently and forcefully.
Usage example: The passing bus tore off her side mirror
Remove and tear off are semantically related in detach topic. Sometimes you can use "Remove" instead a verb "Tear off", if it concerns topics such as disconnect.
Both terms in one sentence
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Literally, in Aika's case, since before transforming her, the Applied Phlebotinum will first remove (not tear off!) all of Aika's regular clothing.
Source: Anime / Agent Aika -
It's powered by a literal jet engine and can go so fast, that its treads will actually tear off if you remove the engine governor.
Source: Tank Goodness -
He witnessed Arthur's murder of Lewis, having been right behind them the whole time, and his act was to tear off the possessed arm that caused Arthur to push Lewis to his death, presumably to remove his possession.
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