Definition of Tearing

1. Noun. Shedding tears.

Exact synonyms: Lachrymation, Lacrimation, Watering
Generic synonyms: Activity, Bodily Function, Bodily Process, Body Process
Derivative terms: Tear, Water

2. Adjective. Marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid. "Violent passions"
Exact synonyms: Fierce, Trigger-happy, Vehement, Violent
Similar to: Intense
Derivative terms: Fierceness

Definition of Tearing

1. tear [v] - See also: tear

Medical Definition of Tearing

1. 1. The watery eye; a disease in which the tears accumulate in the eye, and trickle over the cheek. 2. The emphatic repetition of a word or phrase, at the end of several sentences or stanzas. Origin: L, fr. Gr, fr. To bring to or upon; + to bring. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tearing

tearful
tearfully
tearfulness
tearfulnesses
teargas
teargases
teargassed
teargasses
teargassing
tearier
teariest
tearily
teariness
tearinesses
tearing (current term)
tearing (current term)
tearing down
tearing mode
tearjerker
tearjerkers
tearless
tearoom
tearooms
tearpit
tears
tears
tearstain
tearstained
tearstains
tearstrip

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