Definition

A person or thing that tears something apart or causes it to be torn.

Example

The tearer of the paper left a mess on the floor.

Conversation

Did you hear about that guy who was such a tearer at the party last night?

Yeah, I saw him flipping tables and yelling!

It's crazy how some people just lose control like that.

For sure, it's like they don't care about anyone else around them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tearer → It is formed from "tear" (from Old English *teran*, meaning to pull apart or rip) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A tearer is a person who tears something apart.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'pulls apart' ('tear') something — the '-er' just means a person. A tearer is someone who tears.

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