tear apart

• Насильственно разрывать что-либо на части или подвергать кого-либо или что-либо резкой критике. Также может означать причинение сильного эмоционального расстройства или разобщения.

To pull or rip something into pieces violently, or to criticize someone or something severely. It can also mean to cause great emotional distress or division.

1. Physically rip into piecesB1informal

   To pull or rip something into separate pieces with force.

   Разорвать на части

   • The dog tore apart the pillow.
   • He tore apart the letter in anger.
   • The explosion tore apart the building.

2. Criticize severelyB2informal

   To criticize someone or something very harshly.

   Резко критиковать

   • The critics tore apart the new movie.
   • She tore apart his argument in the debate.
   • The review tore apart the restaurant's service.

3. Cause emotional distressB2informal

   To cause great emotional pain or conflict, often in a relationship.

   Разрывать на части

   • The divorce tore apart the family.
   • Jealousy tore apart their friendship.
   • The war tore apart the community.