Phrase guide
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verb
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, apart.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To destroy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To cause to separate suddenly or violently.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: rive
Antonyms: none provided
verb
To defeat overwhelmingly.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively, transitive
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Synonyms: take apart
Antonyms: none provided
verb
express a totally negative opinion of
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: pan, trash
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: disparage, belittle, pick at
History
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