Synonyms for tear

Other words for “tear”, grouped by meaning.

We found 19 synonyms for “tear”. The most common are teardrop, rip, rent, snag, split.

noun a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands

noun an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

noun an occasion for excessive eating or drinking

verb separate or cause to separate abruptly

verb move quickly and violently

verb strip of feathers

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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