Phrase Hound found 83 phrases and 56 compound words that contain tear. The most common are listed below. Open tear in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 83
- tear gasAny lachrymatory, non-lethal chemical compound that causes the eyes to sting and water and/or irritates the respiratory system, mostly used for controlling crowds during riots or as self-defense.
- tear-downAlternative spelling of teardown: A well-maintained structure purchased and torn down to make way for a new structure.
- wear and tearPhysical damage caused to an object due to ordinary use over time; specifically (accounting, law), as justifying a write-down of the object's value in a set of accounts, or exclusion of compensation for the object under a warranty of …
- shed a tearTo have a tear released, to cry (from sadness)
- tear upTo tear into pieces.
- tear it upUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, it, up.
- crocodile tearA tear shed insincerely, in a false display of sorrow or some other emotion.
- tear awayTo remove (oneself or another person), overcoming that person's reluctance to be so removed.
- tear ductA duct that transports tears from the lacrimal sac to the nasal cavity
- tear to piecesTo tear apart.
- tear offTo rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.
- Apache tearA rounded nodule of obsidian.
- artificial tearLubricant eyedrops used to treat the dryness and irritation associated with deficient tear production in keratoconjunctivitis sicca.
- tear sheetA page torn from a periodical.
- tear resistanceThe resistance level of a material that can withstand the effect of cracking or tearing.
- tear to shredsSynonym of tear to pieces: To tear apart.
- tear apartUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see tear, apart.
- tear outTo remove by tearing.
- Dutch tearSynonym of Rupert's drop: A glass bead created by dripping molten glass into cold water so it solidifies into a tadpole shape with a very tough head but a long fragile tail which, if damaged, causes the bead to disintegrate explosively.
- hot tearA fracture in a metal casting that occurs during solidification as a result of hindered contraction.
- tear dressA type of long calico dress worn by Cherokee women.
- tear sheetsplural of tear sheet: A page torn from a periodical.
- tear tapeSynonym of tear strip: A narrow ribbon or perforated band added to a wrapper, package, or building material; designed to be pulled or torn to create a clean, controlled opening without needing tools like scissors or knives.
- tear-jerkerAlternative spelling of tearjerker: An emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending.
- Pele's tearsingular of Pele's tears
Compound words 56
- teardropa single tear (clear, salty liquid secreted by the eye).
- tearfulAccompanied by tears; crying, or about to cry.
- tearyOf a person, having eyes filled with tears; inclined to cry.
- tearjerkerAn emotionally charged film, novel, song, opera, television episode, etc., usually with one or more sad passages or ending.
- tearawayAn impetuous and reckless person who is difficult to control; a hothead.
- tearlessWithout tears.
- tearsheetA single page of some publication containing a specific advertisement, table, or article in print.
- tearjerkingEmotionally charged so as to induce sorrow.
- tearsomeMarked by tears or weeping
- tearstainedStained with tears.