CEFR B2

lacerate

verb

Meaning

To tear or make a rough or jagged tear in (flesh or other soft material).

Examples

The accident caused deep lacerations to his legs.
The sharp edge of the metal could easily lacerate the fabric.

Synonyms: tear, rip, mangle, gash, mutilate

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lacerate (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈlæsəreɪt/

Definition

To tear or make a rough or jagged tear in (flesh or other soft material).

Examples

The accident caused deep lacerations to his legs.
The sharp edge of the metal could easily lacerate the fabric.
His pride was lacerated by the harsh criticism.

How to Use lacerate

lacerate something (prepositional phrase): To tear or make a rough or jagged tear in something. — "The sharp rocks can lacerate skin."
lacerate someone's pride (collocation): To deeply hurt or wound someone's self-esteem or dignity. — "The public humiliation served to lacerate his pride."

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