| Phrasal verb | Main meaning |
|---|---|
rip apart [rɪp əˈpɑːt] | tear something violently into pieces |
Other meanings
- destroy or ruin something completely (figurative)
- severely criticize (figurative)
- cause deep emotional pain or division
Example Sentences Using the Phrasal Verb "rip apart"
- He ripped apart the old shirt in anger.
- The explosion ripped apart the building.
- The scandal ripped apart the government’s reputation.
- The critic ripped apart the novel in his review.
- The loss of their child nearly ripped apart the family.
Features of Using "rip apart"
Stronger and more violent than pull apart or split apart.
Can be literal (clothes, objects, buildings) or figurative (relationships, reputation, emotions).
Pronouns go between: rip it apart.