tearing (root: tear)

Adjective

tear=ing

WORDNET DICTIONARY

tearing(n = noun.process) lachrymation, lacrimation, watering - shedding tears;

is a kind of activity, bodily function, bodily process, body process

Derived form verb tear₅

tearing(s = adj.all) fierce, trigger-happy, vehement, violent - marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions"

tearing, adj. extreme, overwhelming, violent (in a tearing hurry).

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