Tear and Tear up
Incorrect : I tore up my sleeve on a thorn.
Correct : I tore my sleeve on a thorn.
Incorrect : He was angry and tore the letter.
Correct : He was angry and tore up the letter.
Note: You can tear anything intentionally or unintentionally. But when you tear anything up, you intentionally destroy it by tearing.
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