tearing

• Adjectif vieilli signifiant violent, furieux ou d'une intensité extrême ; souvent employé dans des expressions comme « tearing hurry » (précipitation effrénée) ou « tearing rage » (fureur déchaînée).

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.

   violent, intense

   • 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.

   Synonymesfiercetrigger-happyvehementviolent

   Antonymescalmgentlemildpeacefultranquil

• Nom désignant le fait de verser des larmes, souvent sous l'effet d'émotions fortes comme la tristesse, la douleur ou la joie.

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

indénombrable

1. Shedding tearsB1formal

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

   larmoiement

   • 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.

   Synonymescryinglamentationsobbingwailingweeping

• Verbe désignant l'action de déchirer ou de mettre en pièces quelque chose, ou un mouvement rapide et énergique.

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

verbe irrégulier

1. Rip or splitA2formal

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

   déchirer

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

   Synonymesrendripruptureshred

   Antonymesfixmendrepair

2. Move quicklyB1informal

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

   Foncer

   • 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.

   Synonymesboltcareerchargedashflyracerushshootspeedzoom

   Antonymesamblecrawlcreepplodsaunterstrolltrudge

3. Produce tearsB1informal

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

   verser des larmes

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

   Synonymesbawlblubbercrygrievelamentmournsobwailweepwhimper

Variantes phrasaltear awaytear downtear intotear offtear up