ripping Synonyms
Another word for ripping
• noun (Context 1)
The action or process of tearing something apart or sawing wood parallel to the grain.
"The sudden tearing of the canvas sail echoed across the deck during the gale."
• noun (Context 2)
The process of extracting digital audio or video data from a disc or stream onto a computer drive.
"Automated extraction of the archival CD collection took several weeks to complete."
• adjective (Context 3)
Splendid, thrilling, or exceptionally good (dated informal).
"The old adventurer regaled the children with a spiffing yarn about pirates and buried treasure."
• adjective (Context 4)
That tears, splits apart, or cuts with the grain of wood.
"The carpenter fitted the table saw with a heavy-duty tearing blade to cut the oak planks lengthwise."
• adverb (Context 5)
To an extreme or impressive degree; exceedingly (informal intensifier).
"They had a rattling good time exploring the coastal villages over the holiday weekend."
Opposites of ripping
The opposite of ripping shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: