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tear into

verb, to attack vigorously and damagingly

terminate

verb, to form, be, or put an end (to); conclude

termite

noun, any whitish ant-like social insect of the order Isoptera, of warm and tropical regions. Some species feed on wood, causing damage to furniture, buildings, trees, etc. Also called: white ant

ternate

adjective, (esp of a leaf) consisting of three leaflets or other parts