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Synonyms for tear off


Grammar : Verb
Spell : tair-awf, -of
Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɛərˌɔf, -ˌɒf

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Définition of tear off

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 make : verb create, build
  • As in peel : verb take off outer covering
  • As in uncouple : verb detach
  • As in detach : verb disconnect, cut off

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