Rip and Strain

Rip

Rip verb - To cause (something) to separate into jagged pieces by violently pulling at it.

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Strain and rip are semantically related in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Strain" instead a verb "Rip".

Nearby Words: ripped, ripping, ripper

Strain verb - To injure by overuse, misuse, or pressure.

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Rip and strain are semantically related in tear topic. Sometimes you can use "Rip" instead a verb "Strain".

Nearby Words: strained, straining, strainer

original	original rip	original strain
single	single rip	single strain
massive	massive rip	massive strain
huge	huge rip	huge strain
Other adjectives: new, final, resulting.

He tortures Naruto for days using a jutsu that forces his own muscles to strain against themselves until they begin to rip themselves apart.

Source: Cold-Blooded Torture
However, Wrath is hanging onto Ling's hand, and the strain of their weight threatens to rip Lanfan's automail arm off.

Source: Take My Hand
Human muscles are capable of some astounding feats of strength, but applying all this strength simultaneously can rip muscles, tear sinew away from bone, or even cause the bones to crack or break under the strain.

Source: Required Secondary Powers / Real Life

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