Tear Away (Verb)
Meaning
Remove by pulling or ripping violently and forcefully; "The passing bus tore off her side mirror".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The storm tore away part of the roof, exposing the interior to heavy rain.
- A sudden gust of wind ripped the kite string from her hands and the kite tore away into the distance.
- The strong current tore away at the old dock, causing it to crumble into the sea.
- In his anger, he tore away the plaster and found the hidden safe behind the wall.
- The hurricane-force winds tore away the shutters, allowing debris to smash into the windows.