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Sprained vs Torn - What's the difference?

sprained | torn |

As verbs the difference between sprained and torn

is that sprained is (sprain) while torn is (rip, rend, speed).

sprained

English

Verb

(head)
  • (sprain)

    • sprain

    English

    (wikipedia sprain)

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act or result of spraining; lameness caused by spraining; as, a bad sprain of the wrist.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To weaken, as a joint, ligament, or muscle, by sudden and excessive exertion, as by wrenching; to overstrain, or stretch injuriously, but without luxation; as, to sprain one's ankle.

    • References

    Anagrams

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    torn

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (rip, rend, speed).

    • Usage notes

    * The past participle of the (tear), meaning "produce liquid from the eyes", is (teared). English irregular past participles ----