What is the meaning of the word "lacerate"?
Definitions:
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Cut or tear irregularly.
VERB
- The jagged rock lacerated her skin, leaving a deep and painful wound.
- The jagged rock lacerated her skin, leaving a deep and painful wound.
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To cause deep emotional distress or anguish.
VERB
- His harsh words lacerated her heart, leaving her deeply hurt.
- His harsh words lacerated her heart, leaving her deeply hurt.
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To tear or cut something, often in a rough or jagged way.
VERB
- The animal's sharp claws lacerated the predator's flank during the fight.
- The animal's sharp claws lacerated the predator's flank during the fight.