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Tear Up

Definition:

1. (Verb) To rip apart or shred something into pieces.

2. (Verb) To destroy or damage something extensively.

3. (Phrasal Verb) To become emotionally overwhelmed, often leading to shedding tears.

4. (Phrasal Verb) To intentionally rip or shred apart a document, paper, letter, etc.

Examples:

As a verb (to rip apart):

1. She tear up the old magazine and threw it away.
2. The dog tore up the pillow, leaving feathers scattered everywhere.
3. He tear up the old letters after reading them.

As a verb (to destroy or damage extensively):

1. The storm tear up several trees in the neighborhood.
2. His reckless driving could tear up the car's engine.
3. The bulldozer tear up the old building to make space for a new one.

As a phrasal verb (to become emotionally overwhelmed):

1. Upon hearing the sad news, she couldn't help but tear up.
2. The heartwarming movie made everyone in the theater tear up.
3. During his farewell speech, the retiring CEO started to tear up.

As a phrasal verb (to intentionally rip or shred apart):

1. The frustrated writer decided to tear up his manuscript and start from scratch.
2. She tear up the contract after discovering its unfair terms.
3. When caught by the police, he tear up the counterfeit documents he was carrying.

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