Synonyms for tearing
tear·ing

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1. lacrimation, lachrymation, tearing, wateringadjective

   shedding tears

   Synonyms:
   watering, lachrymation, lacrimation

   Antonyms:
   mild

2. fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happyadjective

   marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid

   "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"

   Synonyms:
   red, wild, crimson, vehement, violent, fierce, savage, bowelless, furious, trigger-happy, cutthroat, boisterous, rough, ferocious

   Antonyms:
   mild

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1. tearingnoun

   Synonyms:
   rending, laceration, lancination, ripping, dismemberment

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1. Jessica Henderson Daniel:

   As our nation confronts yet another horrific school shooting, it is imperative that we not become inured to these tragedies. We must act as a society to make our schools safe and ensure that students and teachers do not live in fear that they could be next, the American Psychological Association calls for evidence-based solutions to stop the gun violence that has become a public health crisis and is tearing our country apart.

2. Paul Sorvino:

   It's not even part of a genre; it's like tearing off that wall and taking a look inside to see what it really is.

3. Candice Cooley:

   This is a kid that the last three years has been out in the desolate desert tearing out new ground.

4. Thomas Jaeger:

   It's incredible to see them squabbling like kindergarten children, merkel said all along it's better to ignore them, and it's good news for her that they're tearing themselves apart.

5. Joe Kennedy:

   A government that struggles to keep itself open. Russia knee-deep in our democracy. An all-out war on environmental protection. A Justice Department rolling back civil rights by the day. Hatred and supremacy proudly marching in our streets. Bullets tearing through our classrooms, concerts, and congregations. Targeting our safest, sacred places, and that nagging, sinking feeling, no matter your political beliefs: This is not right. This is not who we are.