tearing

• Adjetivo algo anticuado que significa furioso, violento o de gran intensidad; se usa a menudo en expresiones como 'tearing hurry' (prisa frenética) o 'tearing rage' (furia desenfrenada).

An old-fashioned adjective meaning violent, furious, or very great in intensity; often used in the phrase 'tearing hurry' or 'tearing rage'.

1. Intense or violentB2informal

   Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid.

   Furioso, violento

   • He was in a tearing rage after the argument.
   • The crowd had a tearing passion for justice.
   • She felt a tearing desire to speak her mind.

   Sinónimosfiercetrigger-happyvehementviolent

   Antónimoscalmgentlemildpeacefultranquil

• Sustantivo que denota el proceso de derramar lágrimas, a menudo como resultado de emociones fuertes como tristeza, dolor o alegría.

A noun referring to the act of shedding tears, often as a result of strong emotion such as sadness, pain, or joy.

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1. Shedding tearsB1formal

   The act of crying or producing tears, often as a result of strong emotion.

   Lloro

   • The child's constant tearing worried the parents.
   • She tried to hide her tearing during the sad movie.
   • Tearing can be a natural response to grief or joy.

   Sinónimoscryinglamentationsobbingwailingweeping

• Verbo que denota la acción de rasgar o separar algo en pedazos, o también moverse rápidamente y con energía.

A verb used to indicate the act of ripping or pulling something apart, or moving quickly and forcefully.

verbo irregular

1. Rip or splitA2formal

   To pull or be pulled apart violently, often resulting in a hole or damage.

   rasgar

   • She tore the letter into pieces.
   • The fabric tore when I pulled it too hard.
   • Don't tear the wrapping paper; open it carefully.

   Sinónimosrendripruptureshred

   Antónimosfixmendrepair

2. Move quicklyB1informal

   To go or run very fast, often in a reckless manner.

   Ir muy rápido

   • He tore down the street to catch the bus.
   • She tore into the room, slamming the door.
   • The car tore around the corner at high speed.

   Sinónimosboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antónimosamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tearsB1informal

   To shed tears from the eyes due to emotion or irritation.

   llorar

   • The sad movie made her tear up.
   • He tore up when he heard the news.
   • The onions made my eyes tear.

   Sinónimosbawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Variantes phrasaltear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up