as in to bruise
to cut (someone's flesh) deeply or roughly
The broken glass lacerated his feet. The patient's hand was severely lacerated.
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or lacerated
as in shredded
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Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 July 2024
But after recognizing what she’s endured, even her giggles lacerate.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
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On May 31, shortly after the conviction of Donald Trump for tax fraud, Voight posted a video lacerating President Joe Biden.
—Stephen Rodrick, Variety, 23 July 2024
But after recognizing what she’s endured, even her giggles lacerate.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA TODAY, 19 Apr. 2024
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“Lacerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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