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lacerate

/ˈlæsəˌreɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does lacerate mean?

verb

To cause a wound or tear in something, especially by cutting or pulling roughly. To cause great emotional pain or distress.

Example

"The accident lacerated her skin, leaving deep gashes that required stitches."

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