What is a suffix to tear?

The most common suffix to "tear" is -ing, forming the present participle tearing.

Here are some examples:

* Tearing up the paper

* Tearing through the forest

* Tearing at the seams

There are other suffixes you could add, but they're less common or would change the meaning of the word:

* -ful (tearful - full of tears)

* -less (tearless - without tears)

* -er (tearer - someone who tears)

It's important to consider the context and desired meaning when adding a suffix to a word.