tear away

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To tear away is to remove forcefully or with difficulty.

You might tear away wrapping paper, or tear yourself away from something engrossing: I couldn't tear myself away from the book.

As a noun, a tearaway (British) is a reckless young person who disregards rules or authority.

forceful

rip

Tear apart forcibly

  • yankQuick, forceful pull
  • tugShort forceful pull
  • wrenchTool for turning fasteners

pull · rend · shred · strip · peel · grab · snatch · clutch · grasp · force

separate

detach

To separate from

disengage · part · divide · split · unlink · isolate · loosen · disentangle · perforate · perforated

escape

flee

Depart swiftly from threat

  • boltThreaded rod for nuts
  • dashQuick burst or pinch
  • sprintBrief maximum-speed effort

breakout · abscond · evade · elude · scramble · flight · vanish · disappear · decamp · skedaddle

Opposites
attachment/separation action

tear awayattach

Join or connect

affix · fasten · adhere · bond · join

manner of detachment

tear awayease off

Become less intense

lift off · unfasten

emotional/psychological departure

tear awaystay

Remain in position

remain · linger · stay put · settle in · hold on

Family

away, tear, tears, tearing, teary

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G