rip criticize or abuse strongly and violently; "The candidate ripped into his opponent mercilessly"
tear -
fill with tears or shed tears; "Her eyes were tearing"
weep,
cry shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain; "She cried bitterly when she heard the news of his death"; "The girl in the wheelchair wept with frustration when she could not get up the stairs"
tear -
strip of feathers; "pull a chicken"; "pluck the capon"
strip remove (someone's or one's own) clothes; "The nurse quickly undressed the accident victim"; "She divested herself of her outdoor clothes"; "He disinvested himself of his garments"
tear A drop of liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.
tear A tug given with force in order to remove something.
tear A clear, salty liquid produced by the lacrimal gland in the eye, whose normal function is to clean and lubricate the eyes; its production is increased when the eye is irritated, or when yawning, laughing or crying.