rip up

verb

1. to tear (paper) into small pieces
2. to annul, cancel, or unilaterally disregard
3. to dig up, dig into, or remove (a surface)

   they are ripping up the street

Example Sentences

After ripping up a copy of the bill in front of Seymour, Māori members who opposed the bill and some spectators in the gallery joined in the ceremonial dance.

From Salon

A huge tsunami would have swept across the globe, ripped up the sea floor, and flooded coastlines.

From BBC

Ranger has battled a gambling addiction and had his contract ripped up by numerous clubs because of disciplinary issues, while he has also been charged with assault, criminal damage and being drunk and disorderly.

From BBC

“If you can rip up the ligament God gave you, you can rip up the one we put in.”

From Los Angeles Times

Ms Barham, who suffers heart issues, said she has had to throw away almost all of her furniture and cherished belongings, plus rip up the floor and wallpaper due to the infestation.

From BBC

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• mistreat
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