tear up

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Verb : - To physically rip or pull something apart into pieces, often forcefully or with emotion. - To destroy or cancel a document, such as a contract or piece of paper, by ripping it. Usage The verb "tear up" is transitive and requires a direct object (the thing being ripped). It describes the action of tearing something into multiple pieces. It can be used in both literal and figu...