Pronunciation: /tɔrn/
verb to have ripped or shredded something forcefully
A1 The little girl was torn between choosing the red dress or the blue one.
A2 After the argument, she felt torn about whether to forgive her friend or not.
B1 The decision to move to a new city had left her torn between excitement and fear.
B2 He was torn between pursuing his dream job in another country or staying close to his family.
C1 The politician was torn between sticking to his principles or compromising for the sake of unity.
C2 She was torn between her loyalty to her company and the opportunity to start her own business.
adjective showing the result of being ripped or shredded
A1 The paper was torn in half.
A2 She was torn between two different options.
B1 The decision left him feeling torn and conflicted.
B2 The community was torn apart by the controversial decision.
C1 His heart was torn as he watched his childhood home being demolished.
C2 The country was torn by political unrest and division.
formal The fabric was torn due to the sharp edge of the table.
informal I accidentally tore my shirt on a nail sticking out.
slang She was so upset, she was torn between staying home and going out with her friends.
figurative His heart was torn in two after the breakup.
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