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lacerate

/lˈæsɚˌeɪt/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

  1. cut or tear irregularly
  2. deeply hurt the feelings of; distress
    “his lacerating remarks”

adjective

  1. irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
    “lacerate leaves”
  2. having edges that are jagged from injury

Synonyms for lacerate

Words that rhyme with lacerate

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