Meaning of tear at | Babel Free
Definitions
- To pull at violently.
- To afflict or aggrieve.
Examples
“When the house was empty she went from room to room. Ripping sheets from beds and tearing at them and kicking over nightstands and busting mirrors.”
“The situation tore at his heart.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.