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tear up

/tɛr ʌp/ /tɪə ʌp/
phrasal verb Emotions Neutral
  1. 1 yırtıp atmak, parça parça yırtmak
  2. 2 gözleri dolmak, gözleri yaşarmak

Definition (English)

  1. To tear paper or cloth into many small pieces.
  2. To start to cry a little, with tears filling your eyes.

Example Sentences

  1. He tore up the letter in anger.
    Mektubu öfkeyle yırttı.
  2. Please tear up the old bank statements before you throw them away.
    Lütfen eski banka dökümlerini atmadan önce yırtıp atın.
  3. Her sad story made me tear up.
    Onun üzücü hikayesi gözlerimi doldurdu.
  4. My father always tears up when he hears that old song.
    Babamın o eski şarkıyı duyunca hep gözleri dolar.

Synonyms

rip upshred

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crysobweepbreak downemotionfeelings

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