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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Recent Examples of lacerate
Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2024
As the rapid retreat of ISIS from the Mosul Dam indicated, U.S. aircraft can lacerate ISIS when its fighters come out in numbers on the offensive, or stop to set up mortar or artillery positions.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2014
Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 9 July 2018
Reared in New York's indelicate political culture, Trump does not like to appear meek, using rallies and his Twitter account to lacerate rivals.
—Author: Paul Schwartzman, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2018
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Verb
Migrant children have been lacerated by the fences, needing stitches in some cases, USA TODAY has reported.
—Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 4 Jan. 2024
As the rapid retreat of ISIS from the Mosul Dam indicated, U.S. aircraft can lacerate ISIS when its fighters come out in numbers on the offensive, or stop to set up mortar or artillery positions.
—Steven Simon, Foreign Affairs, 26 Aug. 2014
Adjective
Reared in New York’s indelicate political culture, Trump does not like to appear meek, using rallies and his Twitter account to lacerate rivals.
—Paul Schwartzman, Washington Post, 9 July 2018
Reared in New York's indelicate political culture, Trump does not like to appear meek, using rallies and his Twitter account to lacerate rivals.
—Author: Paul Schwartzman, Josh Dawsey, Anchorage Daily News, 9 July 2018
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerate
Verb
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As a result, wounds take longer to heal, and people with hemophilia may bruise easily.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
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Toddler stools shouldn’t leave children bruised or with brain injuries.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Tennessee onions are a Southern side dish made with layers of sweet onion slices, shredded cheese, and butter.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Mar. 2025
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Plus, Mamma Lil's peppers, shredded lettuce, onion, parmesan crisps, amba aioli and housemade vinaigrette.—
Nicole Cobler,
Axios,
28 Jan. 2025
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Syria's news agency Sana reported at least three people wounded in the attack, northwest of the capital Damascus.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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Three men were wounded in the attack, with two of them, an 18-year-old and a 36-year-old, being rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Gray and faded whiskers may be changed to their natural color and even brown or black by using Buckingham dye – try it.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Groom indoor foliage to remove old leaves, faded flowers and declining portions.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In quiet neighborhoods around the state, sirens pierced the air too frequently.—
Erica E. Phillips,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2025
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Yes, the index pierced below its 200-day moving average, but that trend line continues to slope solidly higher.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Lacerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerate. Accessed 21 Mar. 2025.
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