lacerate — to cut or tear (flesh or skin) roughly or deeply
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to cut or tear (flesh or skin) roughly or deeply
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlæsəˌreɪt/
Korean meaning: (살이나 피부를) 거칠게 또는 깊게 베거나 찢다
Korean pronunciation: 래서-레이트 (강세: 래서)
Example Sentences
- The cat's claws lacerated the expensive sofa, and now mom thinks we have a modern art piece.
- The doctor carefully cleaned the lacerated area before stitching.
- His brutal honesty lacerated my ego so badly that I'm considering a career change to become a hermit.
lacerate
VERB//ˈlæsəˌreɪt//
to cut or tear (flesh or skin) roughly or deeply
Roughly torn deep wound
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Deep cuts lacerate and generate blood, forcing surgeons to separate and mend.
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Origin
From Latin lacerare, meaning 'to tear or mangle,' derived from the root lac- related to tearing or rending of flesh.
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“The cat's claws lacerated the expensive sofa, and now mom thinks we have a modern art piece.”
“The doctor carefully cleaned the lacerated area before stitching.”
“His brutal honesty lacerated my ego so badly that I'm considering a career change to become a hermit.”
“The thorns lacerated her arms as she pushed through the rose bushes.”
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