tear apart
US /ter əˈpɑːrt/
UK /ter əˈpɑːrt/
1.
despedaçar, desmontar
to separate into pieces by pulling or ripping
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The dog began to tear apart the old cushion.
O cachorro começou a despedaçar a almofada velha.
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They had to tear apart the engine to find the problem.
Eles tiveram que desmontar o motor para encontrar o problema.
2.
despedaçar, destruir
to cause great distress or emotional pain to someone
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The news of her death tore his family apart.
A notícia da morte dela despedaçou a família dele.
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The constant arguments began to tear apart their relationship.
As discussões constantes começaram a destruir o relacionamento deles.