TEAR
Scrabble letter values: T1E1A1R1 = 4
Definition
- noun a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands. — synonyms: teardrop
- noun an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart. — synonyms: rip, rent, snag, split
- noun an occasion for excessive eating or drinking. — synonyms: bust, binge, bout
- noun the act of tearing.
- verb separate or cause to separate abruptly. — synonyms: rupture, snap, bust
- verb to separate or be separated by force.
- verb move quickly and violently. — synonyms: shoot, shoot_down, charge, buck
- verb strip of feathers. — synonyms: pluck, pull, deplume, deplumate, displume
- verb fill with tears or shed tears.
Examples
- “his story brought tears to her eyes”
- “there was a rip in his pants”
- “she had snags in her stockings”