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tearstained

Tear vs Tearstained - What's the difference?

tear | tearstained |


As a verb tear

is to rend (a solid material) by holding or restraining in two places and pulling apart, whether intentionally or not; to destroy or separate or tear can be to produce tears.

As a noun tear

is a hole or break caused by tearing or tear can be a drop of clear, salty liquid produced from the eyes by crying or irritation.

As an adjective tearstained is

stained with tears.