tear at

To keep pulling and ripping at something, or to keep hurting someone's feelings inside.

"The trapped animal tore desperately at the netting with its claws."

Hear it in context

Dr. Michael Ormsbee: Food Timing, Nutrition & Supplements for Fat Loss, Muscle Growth & Recovery

Andy Galpin · 121:03

And then we did tear at 300.

See more examples →