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Antonyms for tear into


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tair
Phonetic Transcription : tɛər



Definition of tear into

Origin :
  • 1650s, mainly in American English, from tear (n.1). Related: Teared; tearing. Old English verb tæherian did not survive into Middle English.
  • As in lash : verb criticize harshly
  • As in attack : verb set to work
  • As in vilify : verb criticize very harshly
  • As in vituperate : verb criticize harshly
  • As in wade : verb plod, often through water
  • As in commence : verb start action
  • As in dress down : verb scold
  • As in excoriate : verb denounce, criticize

Synonyms for tear into

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