- lacerate⇄adj. 1. deeply or irregularly indented as if torn.
Ex. lacerate leaves.
2. torn; mangled. - lacerate⇄lacerate, verb, -ated,-ating,adjective.
- lacerate⇄v.t. 1. to tear roughly; mangle.
Ex. The bear's claws lacerated the hunter's arm.
(SYN) rend, wound.
2. (Figurative.) to cause pain or suffering to (the feelings, etc.); distress; hurt.
Ex. The coach's sharp words lacerated my f