tears away
Pulls off quickly
To tear away is to remove yourself—or someone else—forcibly from a place or activity, usually one that's absorbing or pleasant.
You might tear yourself away from a good book or tear the kids away from their video games.
The phrase emphasizes reluctance: leaving requires effort because the pull to stay is strong.
- seversCuts completely through
- rips offDefrauds or overcharges
- ripTear apart forcibly
- pulls apartSeparates by force
- detachedApart or uninvolved
breaks loose · abandon · pry · flee · unfasten · extricate · untether · dislodge · break free · cuts loose · unshackle · pull · emancipate · yank · withdraw · split · tugs · separate
personal departure
tears awaylingers
Remains beyond expected time
stays put · remains · settles in · clings to · arrives at