Definition

Verb: 1. To utter or exclaim something suddenly and with force, often something violent or profane: This verb describes the act of shouting or saying something, typically an oath, curse, or strong exclamation, in an abrupt, uncontrolled, and emotionally charged manner.

Usage

The verb "rip out" is used to emphasize the suddenness and emotional intensity of an utterance. It is almost exclusively used with words that are spoken, particularly exclamations, oaths, or curses. It conveys a sense of the words being torn from the speaker's mouth by strong feeling.

Examples

• Verb:
  • Shocked by the news, he ripped out a curse.
  • In a moment of pure frustration, she ripped out an angry reply.
  • The soldier ripped out a vicious oath when he saw the damage.

Advanced Usage

• "rip out with [an utterance]": This construction is commonly used, where "rip out" is followed by "with" and the specific thing said.
  • He ripped out with a string of profanities.
  • She ripped out with a cry of despair.

Variants and Related Words

• Blurt out (verb): To say something suddenly and without thinking, often in an awkward way. (Less forceful and not specifically associated with profanity compared to "rip out").
• Exclaim (verb): To cry out or speak suddenly and vehemently, as in surprise, anger, or pain. (A more general synonym).
• Ejaculate (verb, formal/literary): To say something suddenly and briefly. (An older, more literary term).

Synonyms

• Blurt
• Exclaim
• Shout
• Snap
• Spit out

Related Phrasal Verbs

• Blurt out: As mentioned above, a close synonym focusing on lack of forethought.
  • He blurted out the secret before he could stop himself.

Related Idioms

• Cry out: To shout something loudly, especially because of pain, fear, or surprise.
  • She cried out in pain when she fell. (This lacks the specific connotation of "violent or profane utterance" that "rip out" carries).

Verb

1. burst out with a violent or profane utterance
   • ripped out a vicious oath
   • ripped out with an oath