Definition of Torn

Adjective: torn torn

Having edges that are jagged from injury
- lacerate, lacerated, mangled
Disrupted by the pull of contrary forces
"torn between love and hate"; "torn by conflicting loyalties"; "torn by religious dissensions"

Verb: tear (tore,torn) teh(r)

Separate or cause to separate abruptly
"tear the paper";
- rupture, snap, bust
To separate or be separated by force
Move quickly and violently
"The car tore down the street";
- shoot, shoot down, charge, buck, bomb [Brit], scream
Strip of feathers
"tear the capon";
- pluck, pull, deplume, deplumate, displume