tear apart

/tˌeəɹ ɐpˈɑːt/

/tˌɛɹ ɐpˈɑːɹt/

to tear apart

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: tear]

to separate or destroy by causing serious arguments in a country, organization, or group

synonyms : pan

*** to make someone feel very unhappy

Examples

1. The lion's powerful jaws allowed it to tear apart its prey.

2. The author's new book took a beating from critics, who mercilessly tore apart its plot, characters, and writing style.

3. Torn apart?

4. Tear apart your healthiest habits.