tear
/ˈter/
verb
to separate parts of or pull apart by force : rend
to wound by or as if by pulling apart by force : lacerate
to divide or disrupt by the pull of contrary forces
tear the skin
noun
damage from being torn; especially : a hole or flaw made by tearing
the act of tearing something
a hurried and violent rush : a tearing pace
noun
a drop of clear saline fluid secreted by the lacrimal gland and diffused between the eye and eyelids to moisten the parts and facilitate their motion
a secretion of profuse tears that overflow the eyelids and dampen the face
an act of weeping or grieving