Tear Apart (Verb)
Meaning
Express a totally negative opinion of; "The critics panned the performance".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The harsh reviewer was known for her ability to tear apart any film that didn't meet her lofty expectations.
- The critics tear apart the newcomer's album, citing its unoriginality and lack of depth.
- The audience was divided when the outspoken celebrity tear apart the latest Oscar-winning film on live television.
- In her scathing review, the journalist didn't hesitate to tear apart every aspect of the poorly written novel.
- The popular YouTube reviewer quickly gained notoriety for his witty remarks as he tear apart the overhyped video game release.