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tear

[ həˈloʊ ]
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A tear is a small drop of liquid that comes from the eye. It is a natural response to sadness, joy, or other strong emotions. Tears can also be caused by irritation or allergies.

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Brainstorm tear

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"tear" as noun

1 - A hole or break caused by tearing.

2 - A rampage.

"tear" as verb

1 - To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

2 - To injure as if by pulling apart.

3 - To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.

"tear" as noun

1 - A drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

2 - Something in the form of a transparent drop of fluid matter; also, a solid, transparent, tear-shaped drop, as of some balsams or resins.

3 - (glass manufacture) A partially vitrified bit of clay in glass.

"tear" as verb

1 - To produce tears.

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Synonyms
1 - tear
2 - split
3 - sever
4 - rend
5 - lacerate
6 - rip
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Antonyms
1 - stop
2 - mend
3 - hold
4 - dry
5 - close
6 - patch
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Sad Feelings GIF

Sad Feelings GIF

Sad Tobey Maguire GIF

Sad Tobey Maguire GIF

Broken Heart Water GIF by Pudgy Memez

Broken Heart Water GIF by Pudgy Memez

patrick tear GIF

patrick tear GIF

Cry Crying GIF

Cry Crying GIF

Sad Adam Ruins GIF by truTV’s Adam Ruins Everything

Sad Adam Ruins GIF by truTV’s Adam Ruins Everything
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