Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology

1. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] separate or cause to separate abruptly.

Etymology

  • tear (English)
  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

2. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] to separate or be separated by force.

Etymology

  • tear (English)
  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. tear

noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands.

Etymology

  • tear (English)
  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] move quickly and violently.

Etymology

  • tear (English)
  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] strip of feathers.

Etymology

  • tear (English)
  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. tear

noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • tear (English)
  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
Antonym.com