pull (something) apart or to pieces with force

I tore up the letter

a nation torn asunder by political pressures

move very quickly in a reckless or excited manner

she tore along the footpath on her bike

be in a state of uncertainty between two conflicting options or parties

he was torn between his duty and his better instincts

I'm torn and I'm confused

violent; extreme

he did seem to be in a tearing hurry

the tearing wind

(of the eye) produce tears

the freezing wind made her eyes tear