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| tear apart |
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1. destroy something: to destroy something by shattering it into pieces
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2. fragment group of people: to cause division, separation, or conflict in a group or organization
 War tore the family apart.
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3. distress somebody: to cause somebody extreme distress or emotional conflict
the strain of separation was tearing us apart
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4. search something: to search a place thoroughly, often causing disruptions and mess
The police tore the house apart looking for evidence.
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