verscheuren — meaning in English

English meaning

• shred noun A small torn or cut strip or fragment of something.
• tear verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.

Senses

verscheuren is used for these senses in English:

• shred To cut or tear (something) into long, narrow pieces or strips.
• tear (transitive) To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.

shred — full definition

1. noun A small torn or cut strip or fragment of something.
2. verb To cut or tear something into narrow strips or small pieces.

tear — full definition

1. verb To pull something apart or make a hole in it by force.
2. verb To move somewhere very quickly or with great energy.
3. noun A hole or split made by tearing.
4. noun A drop of clear liquid that falls from the eye, especially when crying.

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