uptear

/ˈʌptɪr/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause or become torn or ripped apart

“The strong wind uptears the roof of the old house.”

2. verb

to pull or tear something upwards

“The child uptears the petals of the flower to admire its center.”

3. noun

a hole or tear made by pulling or tearing

“The seamstress carefully mends the uptear in my favorite dress.”

Synonyms

  • pull
  • rip
  • tear

Antonyms

  • mend
  • repair