Lacerating: meaning, definitions and examples

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lacerating

 

[ ˌlæsəˈreɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

physical injury

Lacerating refers to the action of cutting or tearing something, often resulting in a jagged wound. It can describe the act of inflicting sharp, deep, and irregular cuts on a surface. This term can also be used metaphorically to describe severe criticism or emotional pain. The word emphasizes the severity and often the violent nature of the action, whether it pertains to physical injuries or harsh words.

Synonyms

cutting, mangling, shredding, tearing

Examples of usage

  • The knife was lacerating the flesh.
  • Her lacerating remarks hurt him deeply.
  • The accident resulted in lacerating injuries.
  • He was lacerated by the sharp edges of the metal.

Translations

Translations of the word "lacerating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lacerante

🇮🇳 फाड़ने वाला

🇩🇪 zerreißend

🇮🇩 merobek

🇺🇦 ріжучий

🇵🇱 rozdzierający

🇯🇵 裂く

🇫🇷 lacératif

🇪🇸 lacerante

🇹🇷 yırtıcı

🇰🇷 찢는

🇸🇦 تمزيقي

🇨🇿 trhající

🇸🇰 trhajúci

🇨🇳 撕裂的

🇸🇮 trgajoč

🇮🇸 rifandi

🇰🇿 жыртқыш

🇬🇪 გატეხილი

🇦🇿 cırılma

🇲🇽 lacerante

Word origin

The word 'lacerate' originates from the Latin word 'lacerare,' which means 'to tear.' This Latin term is derived from 'lacer,' meaning 'mangled, torn, or broken,' reflecting the word’s connotation of a destructive action. The term has been in use in the English language since the late 15th century and has evolved to encompass both physical and metaphorical meanings. In contemporary usage, it is often applied in medical contexts to describe injuries, as well as in literary contexts to depict intense emotional harm or criticism. The vivid imagery associated with lacerating has made it a powerful descriptor in both conversation and writing.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,765 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.