tear up

1.
generalneutral
- To rip or shred something into pieces by pulling it apart.
2.
generalneutrallegal
- To cancel or annul a document or agreement, often by physically destroying it or by formally revoking it.
3.
generalinformal
- To cause extensive physical damage or disorder to a place, for example by wrecking or demolishing its interior.
4.
AmericanBritishgeneralinformalcolloquial
- To behave wildly or go on a spree; to engage in energetic, often excessive activity for a period of time.
5.
generalinformalcolloquial
- To perform with great energy or intensity in a way that dominates or impresses an audience or group.
6.
generalneutral
- To cause someone to become emotionally moved to the point of tears.

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