lacerate
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/ˈlæsəreɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˈlæsəreɪt/
verb
R
To tear or cut something, especially skin or flesh, into pieces with a sharp object.
The sharp edge of the broken glass lacerated her arm.
R
To criticize someone harshly or severely.
The critics lacerated the new movie for its poor plot and weak characters.
translation
To tear or cut something, especially skin or flesh, into pieces with a sharp object.; To criticize someone harshly or severely.
Word Forms
3rd Present
lacerates
Past
lacerated
Perfect
lacerated
Progressive
lacerating