torat en · VERB
Etymology
From Middle English toratten, from to- + ratten (“to lacerate, tear”), equivalent to to- + rat. Related to Middle High German ratzen (“to lacerate, tear”).
Meanings
- (obsolete, transitive) To tear apart, tear asunder.
- (obsolete, transitive) To scatter, disperse.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| toratted | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| toratted | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| torats | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| toratting | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |
Synonyms
rip to shreds (tear apart) · rend (tear apart) · tear to pieces (tear apart)