What is another word for torn into?
Pronunciation: [tˈɔːn ˌɪntʊ] (IPA) 
"Torn into" is a phrase that means to criticize or attack someone harshly. There are many synonyms for this phrase including to lambaste, to disparage, to denigrate, to vilify, to berate, to castigate, to scold, to rebuke, to reprimand, to admonish, to censure, to upbraid, to condemn, to blast, to excoriate, and to assail. All of these synonyms share a common thread of describing a forceful and severe criticism or attack on someone or something. These words are often used in political debates, in the media, and in personal disputes between individuals.
