tearing

Noun	1.	tearing - shedding tears Synonyms: lachrymation, lacrimation, watering
Adj.	1.	tearing - marked by extreme intensity of emotions or convictions; inclined to react violently; fervid; "fierce loyalty"; "in a tearing rage"; "vehement dislike"; "violent passions" Synonyms: vehement, fierce, trigger-happy, violent

fierce, intense, trigger-happy, vehement, violent