English Explanatory Dictionary

torat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tear apart, tear asunder.
  2. To scatter, disperse.

Word forms

torat torats toratting toratted

Etymology

From Middle English toratten, from to- + ratten (“to lacerate, tear”), equivalent to to- + rat. Related to Middle High German ratzen (“to lacerate, tear”).

Synonyms

rend rip to shreds tear to pieces
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