lacerate

Pronunciation

• (verb): IPA ^(key): /ˈlæ.sɚ.ejt/
• (verb): Hyphenation: lac‧er‧ate
• (adjective): IPA ^(key): /ˈlæ.sɚ.ət/

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Verb

Plain form lacerate

Third-person singular lacerates

Past tense lacerated

Past participle lacerated

Present participle lacerating

1. (transitive) If you lacerate something, you tear it, or break it open.

   Tom's arm was lacerated by the heavy pipe.

2. (transitive) If you lacerate someone, you criticise them severely.

   She lacerated us online for hyping over K-pop.

Adjective

Positive lacerate

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (botany) Jagged, as if torn or lacerated.

   The bract at the base is dry and papery, often lacerate near its apex.

Related words

• laceration