What's the difference between tear apart and rip apar ?
I am interested in their meaning as criticize

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Question

What's the difference between tear apart and rip apar ? 
I am interested in their meaning as criticize

Thanks

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There's really no difference in meaning or usage, especially when they're being used to describe criticizing someone.

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To me, "rip apart" sounds slightly stronger, but Jonathan's right; there's no major difference.