tear asunder

Frequency: 3.00.1 per million words

to tear something apart violently

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Examples (10)

  • The violent storm tore the old ship asunder.
  • The civil war has torn the nation asunder.
  • Greed and jealousy ultimately tore their lifelong friendship asunder.
  • The ancient manuscript was torn asunder by the feuding scholars.
  • His controversial policies are threatening to tear the political party asunder.
  • With a mighty roar, the beast tore its prey asunder.
  • Such a profound betrayal could tear any family asunder.
  • The financial scandal had torn the company's reputation asunder long before its collapse.
  • A massive earthquake tore the very ground asunder, creating a deep chasm.
  • It was painful to watch the constant arguments tear their marriage asunder.