Tearing and Tear

Tearing

Tearing noun - Shedding tears.

Tear is a synonym for tearing. In some cases you can use "Tear" instead the word "Tearing" as a verb or a noun.

Nearby Words: tear, tearful, teary

Tear

Tear noun - A long deep cut.

Tearing is a synonym for tear. Sometimes you can use "Tearing" instead a noun "Tear".

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