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1. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] separate or cause to separate abruptly.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

Rhymes with Tear

  • conventioneer
  • bioengineer
  • reengineer
  • pamphleteer
  • electioneer
  • charpentier
  • volunteer
  • rensselaer
  • profiteer
  • mutineer
  • marketeer
  • lagardere
  • insincere
  • imagineer
  • gondolier
  • financiere
  • financier
  • crochetiere
  • commandeer
  • chandelier
  • brigadier
  • brigadeer
  • bombardier
  • belvedere
  • bandolier
  • wagoneer
  • summiteer
  • st_cyr
  • souvenir
  • racketeer

2. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] to separate or be separated by force.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

3. tear

noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

4. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] move quickly and violently.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

5. tear

noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

6. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] strip of feathers.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

7. tear

noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] an occasion for excessive eating or drinking.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

8. tear

verb. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] fill with tears or shed tears.

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Antonyms

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))

9. tear

noun. ['ˈtɛr, ˈtɪr'] the act of tearing.

Etymology

  • teren (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • teran (Old English (ca. 450-1100))