Rip apart and Tear

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Tear and rip apart are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tear" instead a verb "Rip apart".

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

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Rip apart and tear are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Rip apart" instead a verb "Tear".

Nearby Words: tearful, tearing, teary, teardrop, tearless

In the National Football League in the 1970s, several players — most notably Houston's Earl Campbell and Cleveland's Greg Pruitt — wore "tear-away" jerseys, which would rip apart when pulled, allowing offensive players to escape tackles.

Source: Giving Them the Strip

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