The difference between Rip off and Tear off
When used as verbs, rip off means to pull off by ripping, whereas tear off means to rip away from.
check bellow for the other definitions of Rip off and Tear off
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Rip off as a verb:
To pull off by ripping
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Rip off as a verb (idiomatic):
to steal, cheat or swindle. Especially to charge an exorbitant or unfair rate
Examples:
"I can't believe how the car dealerships try to rip off their customers."
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Rip off as a verb (idiomatic):
to copy, especially illegally
Examples:
"They ripped off the whole idea from their competitors."
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Tear off as a verb (transitive):
To rip away from; to pull a piece from forcibly.
Examples:
"Do not tear off the price tag if you want to return that shirt."
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Tear off as a verb (intransitive):
To leave or depart rapidly.
Examples:
"The fugitive tore off down the alley."