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tear meaning in Tamil

கிழி kiḻi

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tear in Tamil: கிழி (kiḻi), பிய் (piy), கண்ணீர் (kaṇṇīr). In English, tear means to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

Tamil words for tear

to rend
கிழி kiḻi, பிய் piy
to become torn
கிழி kiḻi
drop of clear salty liquid from the eyes
கண்ணீர் kaṇṇīr

English meaning of tear

  1. verb To rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.
  2. verb To injure as if by pulling apart.
  3. verb To destroy or reduce abstract unity or coherence, such as social, political or emotional.
  4. verb To make (an opening) with force or energy.

Full definition of tear

tear in a sentence

  • He tore his coat on the nail.
  • He tore some muscles in a weight-lifting accident.
  • He was torn by conflicting emotions.

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Questions about tear in Tamil

What is the meaning of tear in Tamil?
Tear in Tamil is கிழி (kiḻi), பிய் (piy), கண்ணீர் (kaṇṇīr).
tear என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Tear: கிழி (kiḻi), பிய் (piy), கண்ணீர் (kaṇṇīr).
What does tear mean in English?
Tear means to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate.

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