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English / phrasal verb

tear up

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To severely damage, shred, or destroy a surface or mechanical part

In context

01

Driving on a punctured tire will quickly tear up the expensive alloy wheel rim.

02

Deep potholes on the construction detour will tear up your vehicle's suspension system.

Synonyms

ruin,wreck,damage severely

Antonyms

preserve,protect,repair

Collocations

tear up the road,tear up the tires,tear up the suspension

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗