torn

torn

Feeling forced to choose between two things that one wants or feels compelled to do in equal measure. A: "I'm torn between this paint color and that one." B: "Well, which one do you like better?" I'm really torn! It's too bad we can't be in two places at once.

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torn

verb

See tore up

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