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
Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2024
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 and Josh Dawsey, chicagotribune.com, 9 July 2018
Jordan Rau, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
On the Better Business Bureau’s website, 939 customer reviews give the company an average 1.28 rating out of 5, offering lacerating complaints about dirty and broken equipment, delivery delays, nightmarish customer service, improper billings, and harassing sales and collection calls.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The Georgia native suffered a lacerated liver in the Buffs’ win over CSU in the 2023 Rocky Mountain Showdown and missed three games, returning for a 46-43 home loss to Stanford.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2024
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 and Josh Dawsey, chicagotribune.com, 9 July 2018
Adjective
The accident broke both her legs, lacerated her liver, damaged her colon, severed an artery in her right leg, and collapsed her lung.
—Jordan Rau, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
On the Better Business Bureau’s website, 939 customer reviews give the company an average 1.28 rating out of 5, offering lacerating complaints about dirty and broken equipment, delivery delays, nightmarish customer service, improper billings, and harassing sales and collection calls.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lacerate
Verb
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An arrest affidavit detailed that Singleton was left bleeding and severely bruised after the fight.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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According to the center's Instagram post, the whale had external superficial cuts, with bruising present in the blubber and muscle in the areas of trauma on the dorsal side.—
Sara Chernikoff,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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This 12-inch take-and-bake pizza is topped with shredded cheeses, cheddar-ranch sauce, and buffalo-style chicken breast.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 July 2025
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The mission was less about achieving a shredded superhero figure for Pascal and more about reclaiming functionality over his body and conquering his pain, Walsh said.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
23 July 2025
Verb
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The girl was taking her dogs outside when the hog came out of thick brush and attacked her, wounding her leg.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 Aug. 2025
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Eight civilians were killed and 33 were wounded in the eastern province of Donetsk.—
Katya Soldak,
Forbes.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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There is, also, something compensatory in a regard for faded footstools, thick boots and window curtains.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Aug. 2025
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Dial options include matte black, tropical brown, and vintage navy, all featuring creamy Super-LumiNova GL old radium markers designed to evoke the faded lume of historic tool watches.—
Matthew Catellier,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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Sofia rests on ancient Roman ruins—its skyline pierced by golden Orthodox domes, leafy parks, and boulevards humming with espresso cafés and bookstalls.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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While slow, its sharp edges pierce deeply for its weight.—
Oliver Brandt,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Lacerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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