rip out

VERB

remove

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abolish clear away cut out delete discard discharge dismiss eliminate erase evacuate expel extract get rid of oust pull out raise separate ship take out transfer transport withdraw

STRONG

abstract amputate depose detach dethrone dislodge displace disturb doff efface eject expunge junk purge relegate shed skim unload unseat uproot

WEAK

carry away carry off cart off dig out do away with strike out take down tear out throw out wipe out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accept add allow continue employ engage hire hold include insert keep load permit put in ratify remain retain welcome

STRONG

combine fill put on unite

WEAK

fix give birth place plant sow stay

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rip out

“I have videos playing with this kitten on my bed that could rip out my jugular,” former animal care specialist Avery Stewart said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

And when it does, you won’t have to rip out matching avocado green appliances.

From Barron's ● Mar. 14, 2026

“David encouraged us to rip out our long driveway and use the broken concrete to create our garden boxes in front,” Strong said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2025

The authorities still carry out inspections and rip out excess plants, but their arrival is announced beforehand so it doesn’t create tension like in the old days.

From Salon ● Mar. 9, 2025

Talons rip out of her shoes, horns sprout from her hair, black wings tear through her blouse.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas

rip out

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