Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To tear or cut something quickly, often producing a rough or uneven result.
Rip
/rɪp/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Again he ripped a shot into the top of the desk.
She felt his nails ripping down her back.
There was a loud rip and the canvas split open.
Etymology:
The word rip traces back to the late Middle English period, possibly originating from the Dutch rippen, meaning to strip or tear, and has been used in English as a verb since at least the 15th century.
Usage Statistics:
22 mentions per 1 million words 
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