Definition of lacerate

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lac·er·ate    (ls-rt) KEY  

TRANSITIVE VERB:
lac·er·at·ed , lac·er·at·ing , lac·er·ates

1. To rip, cut, or tear.
2. To cause deep emotional pain to; distress.

ADJECTIVE:
(-rt, -rt)

1. Torn; mangled.
2. Wounded.
3. Having jagged, deeply cut edges: lacerate leaves.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English laceraten, from Latin lacerre , lacert-, from lacer, torn

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