From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006): tearing adj 1: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" [syn: fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy] n 1: shedding tears [syn: lacrimation, lachrymation, tearing, watering]
tearing adj 1: marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" [syn: fierce, tearing, vehement, violent, trigger-happy] n 1: shedding tears [syn: lacrimation, lachrymation, tearing, watering]
