Synonyms of laceration

laceration

noun

ˌla-sə-ˈrā-shən 

as in slit

a long deep cut

the fall from the motocross bike left him with several lacerations from the sharp rocks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• slit
• tear
• gash
• injury
• fracture
• incision
• scratch
• slash
• wound
• rent
• rip
• abrasion
• scrape
• rupture
• score
• crack
• snag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of laceration

Recent emergencies have included animals falling off a boat, lacerations from dog fights on the beach, clamshell ingestion, sand impaction, which can cause obstructions in the digestive system, and of course Lyme disease. — Sylvie Bigar, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Two adult males were shot and treated for lacerations at the scene, said Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson Officer Charles Miller. — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2026

He was taken to Jackson Memorial Hospital for lacerations on his hands. — Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 26 June 2026

Gelof suffered a right hand laceration and contusion during the brutal, bottom-of-the-second-inning play that led to the A’s infielder exiting the game with blood visible on his hand, the club said earlier this week. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2026