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i am tearing apart

Definition: The act of ripping or splitting something into pieces forcibly, typically due to strong emotions or extreme stress.

Part of speech: Phrase

Senses:

1. Emotional Distress:

Definition: The feeling of extreme sadness, anger, or frustration that leads to breaking or destroying something.

Example Sentence 1: After receiving the terrible news, Margaret's heart was in immense pain, and she began tearing apart the love letters she had kept from her ex-boyfriend.

Example Sentence 2: The stress of failing his exams led John to start tearing apart his textbooks in utter frustration.

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2. Exploration and Investigation:

Definition: The act of thoroughly examining or scrutinizing something or someone to uncover information or analyze it critically.

Example Sentence 1: The detective was tearing apart every clue and piece of evidence to solve the mysterious murder case.

Example Sentence 2: As part of his research, the scientist began tearing apart the data from the experiment to identify any patterns or anomalies.

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3. Physical Destruction:

Definition: The act of physically tearing, shredding, or dismantling something.

Example Sentence 1: The furious tornado was tearing apart houses and trees as it swept through the small town.

Example Sentence 2: The kids were having fun tearing apart the wrapping paper to reveal the hidden surprise inside.

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