"lacerate" in the verb sense
1. lacerate
cut or tear irregularly
2. lacerate
deeply hurt the feelings of distress
"his lacerating remarks"
"lacerate" in the adjective sense
1. lacerate, lacerated
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
"lacerate leaves"
2. lacerate, lacerated, mangled, torn
having edges that are jagged from injury
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