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snag vs tear

tear vs snag

snag and tear both are nouns.

snag and tear both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
snag Yes No Yes No
tear Yes No Yes No
As nouns, snag and tear are synonyms defined as:
  • snag and tear: an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
Other synonyms of snag include rent, rip, split.
snag (noun) tear (noun)
an unforeseen obstacle a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart the act of tearing
a dead tree that is still standing, usually in an undisturbed forest an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
a sharp protuberance an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
snag (verb) tear (verb)
catch on a snag separate or cause to separate abruptly
hew jaggedly to separate or be separated by force
get by acting quickly and smartly strip of feathers
move quickly and violently
fill with tears or shed tears
Difference between snag and tear

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