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tear Antonyms

Opposite of tear

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• noun (Context 1)

A hole or split in something caused by it having been pulled apart forcefully.

Usage Example

"There was a noticeable mend in the fabric of his vintage jacket, exposing the lining underneath."

Weak
mend
seam

• verb (Context 2)

To pull or rip (something) apart or to pieces with force.

Usage Example

"She had to mend the tough wrapping paper to open the tightly sealed package."

Strong
mend
repair
join
Weak
sew

• verb (Context 3)

To move very quickly, typically in a reckless, uncontrolled, or highly energetic manner.

Usage Example

"The children began to crawl down the hallway as soon as the recess bell rang."

Strong
crawl
creep
Weak
dawdle

• noun (Context 4)

A brief spell of erratic or energetic behavior; a streak of extraordinary success.

Usage Example

"The hockey team has been on an absolute slump lately, winning ten consecutive games."

Strong
slump

Similar words to tear

Looking for synonyms? Words similar to tear vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:

teardrop
rip
rend
rent
shred
rush
race
cry
See all synonyms of tear

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Tear. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/tear
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