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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Recent Examples of lacerate
Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The agency said Gomez continued to punch and kick the officer afterward, fracturing the officer's orbital socket, breaking their nose and lacerating their head.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
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
Evaluations on customer-review websites are lacerating, and complaints to state attorneys general abound.
—Peter Elkind, ProPublica, 13 Nov. 2024
The agency said Gomez continued to punch and kick the officer afterward, fracturing the officer's orbital socket, breaking their nose and lacerating their head.
—Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 9 Oct. 2024
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
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Novo Nordisk , Biogen , Eisai, Merck and Pfizer Weight in portfolio: 2.72% Most recent buy: Nov. 25, 2024 Initiated: Oct. 8, 2021 Bottom line Eli Lilly has its stride back after a bruising three-month stretch for the stock that began with its messy third-quarter earnings report.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
6 Feb. 2025
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The website comes after a bruising two weeks for public health workers.—
Erika Edwards,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The bodice sparkled, and the skirt offered a shredded silhouette that showed peeks of Moore's skin.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
8 Feb. 2025
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Serve with your favorite toppings, including sour cream, corn chips, and shredded cheese.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2025
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Police are looking for a kick-scooter-riding duo who shot and wounded a man in Brooklyn a couple of months ago.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2025
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It’s anchored by an actress, Marion Cotillard, who has one of the great faces, and a classical sophistication with a glamorous, out-of-reach noirish beauty that pairs wonderfully with a creature cut out of Hans Christian Andersen: amorous, elusive, but wounded.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 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
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And that’s not all: Ellis says there’s also an emerging trend for parents and their children of all ages piercing their bodies at the same time.—
Hannah Silverman,
Parents,
14 Feb. 2025
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But nowhere pierces my heart more than German cemeteries, where special sections are dedicated to babies who die before or shortly after birth.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
12 Feb. 2025
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“Lacerate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacerate. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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