noun
a drop of salty fluid secreted by glands in the eye to lubricate and clean the eye, typically when the eye is irritated
verb
pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force
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She wiped away a tear as she listened to the emotional speech.
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I can't help but tear up every time I watch that movie.
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I heard she got into a tear with her roommate over the dirty dishes.
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The decision to tear down the old building was met with mixed emotions from the community.