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tear vs pluck

pluck vs tear

tear and pluck both are nouns.

tear and pluck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
tear Yes No Yes No
pluck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, tear and pluck are synonyms defined as:
  • tear and pluck: strip of feathers
Other synonyms of tear include deplumate, deplume, displume, pull.
tear (noun) pluck (noun)
a drop of the clear salty saline solution secreted by the lacrimal glands the act of pulling and releasing a taut cord
the act of tearing the trait of showing courage and determination in spite of possible loss or injury
an occasion for excessive eating or drinking
an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart
tear (verb) pluck (verb)
separate or cause to separate abruptly pull or pull out sharply
to separate or be separated by force look for and gather
strip of feathers pull lightly but sharply with a plucking motion
move quickly and violently strip of feathers
fill with tears or shed tears rip off; ask an unreasonable price
sell something to or obtain something from by energetic and especially underhanded activity
Difference between tear and pluck

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