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Term: rip up

Description:

Rip up is a phrasal verb that refers to the action of tearing or destroying something, often by force or with great energy. It can be used in various contexts and has both literal and figurative meanings. The term can be used as a verb, noun, or adjective depending on the sentence structure and desired expression.

Possible Senses:

1. Verb (Literal):

To tear or destroy something forcefully or with great energy.

Example Sentences:

- He angrily ripped up the letter in front of her.
- The kids decided to rip up the old carpet to reveal the hardwood floor underneath.
- The tornado ripped up trees and tossed them through the air.

2. Verb (Figurative):

To invalidate, invalidate, dismantle, or nullify something, such as an agreement or a plan.

Example Sentences:

- The unexpected change in circumstances forced us to rip up our travel itinerary.
- The team had to rip up their game plan after the star player got injured.
- The court ruling completely ripped up their contract.

3. Noun:

A piece or fragment of torn paper, fabric, or material.

Example Sentences:

- I found little ripped up bits of paper all over my desk.
- She collected the ripped-ups from the floor and threw them away.
- The dog left ripped ups of the pillow scattered around the room.

4. Adjective:

Describing something that has been torn or destroyed.

Example Sentences:

- The ripped-up document was difficult to read.
- We passed by a ripped-up poster on the street.
- Her ripped-up jeans were in fashion.

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