tearing up

Meanings

• Verb

  To cause (something) to come apart by pulling or separating, especially forcefully.

  - "She tore up the contract in anger."
  - "The wind tore up the trees' branches."
  - "He tore up the old letter and threw it away."

• Verb

  To feel strong emotions, especially sadness, causing tears to flow.

  - "He tore up when he heard the sad news."
  - "The movie tore up many in the audience."
  - "She tore up during her father's eulogy."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tearing up
tears , appears , rears , stares , dares

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Variants

List of all variants of tearing up that leads to same result
tear up , tearing up , tears up , tore up , torn up

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Forms

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tear up (something), tearing up (something), tore up (something), torn up (something), tears up, tearing up

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Etymology

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The verb 'tear' comes from the Old English 'teran,' meaning 'to tear, rend, or split.' The past tense and past participle of 'tear' is 'tore' or 'torn,' and the past tense of 'tearing' is 'tears.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'tearjerker' is used to describe a movie or book that makes people cry.

2. The average person sheds about 6-10 gallons (23-38 liters) of tears in a year.

3. The longest recorded tear fell for 3 minutes and 18 seconds.

4. The phrase 'to tear one's hair out' means to be extremely upset or frustrated.

5. Tears contain electrolytes and proteins, making them slightly salty.

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Related Concepts

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1. Grief: The feeling of deep sadness, typically following a loss, such as the death of a loved one or the end of a relationship. 'Tearing up' is a common response to grief.

2. Mourning: The expression of grief and sorrow for someone's death. 'Tearing up' is a common response during the mourning process.

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Culture

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In literature and art, 'tearing up' is often used as a metaphor for strong emotions, especially sadness or grief. In music, there are songs about 'tearing up' from the pain of a breakup or loss. In the movie 'The Pursuit of Happyness,' Chris Gardner (Will Smith) tears up a check to show his landlord that he doesn't have the rent money.

How to Memorize "tearing up"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a piece of paper being torn apart with your hands. Visualize the sound, the texture, and the sensation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'tearing up' with strong emotions, such as sadness or anger.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Tears Echo Anguish' to remember the meaning of 'tearing up'.

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