Pronunciation: /tɪər luːs/
noun a drop of clear salty liquid secreted by glands in the eyes
A1 I accidentally tore loose the button on my shirt.
A2 The wind was so strong that it tore loose the branches from the tree.
B1 The hiker had to tear loose a piece of his jacket to use as a bandage for his wound.
B2 The athlete had to tear loose the tape around his ankle to get ready for the game.
C1 The detective had to tear loose the truth from the suspect during the interrogation.
C2 The journalist had to tear loose the corruption scandal in the government to expose the truth.
verb to forcefully remove or separate something
A1 She tried to tear loose from the grip of the robber.
A2 The dog managed to tear loose from its leash and run away.
B1 The protesters tried to tear loose the barricades blocking the road.
B2 The strong winds threatened to tear loose the roof of the house.
C1 The athlete had to tear loose from the pack in order to win the race.
C2 The prisoner managed to tear loose from his handcuffs and escape from custody.
formal The strong winds threatened to tear loose the roof of the building.
informal I had to tear loose from the crowd to catch my train.
slang He had to tear loose from his old habits to make a fresh start.
figurative The emotional pain was so intense, it felt like it would tear loose my heart.
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