tear apart

/tɛr əˈpɑrt/
/tɛə əˈpɑt/
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Other forms: tearing apart; tears apart

Definitions of tear apart
  1. verb
    express a totally negative opinion of
    synonyms: pan, trash
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    type of:
    belittle, disparage, pick at
    express a negative opinion of
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