LACERATE Meaning and
Definition
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Lacerate is a verb that refers to the act of tearing or ripping something with force, resulting in severe or deep cuts or wounds. It commonly describes the action that causes physical damage to an object or a living tissue, such as the skin or muscles.
In a literal sense, when someone lacerates something, they are inflicting a grievous injury or wound that causes the affected area to be torn apart in a jagged or irregular manner. This term is often associated with sharp objects or a violent force. For example, an individual can lacerate their hand when accidentally cutting themselves with a knife or when exposed to a sharp object during an accident.
The concept of laceration can also be metaphorically extended to describe emotional or psychological pain. It is often used to depict intense feelings of distress or anguish that deeply wound someone on an emotional level. In this context, lacerate refers to the action of causing severe emotional hurt or harm, leaving lasting scars on a person's psyche or emotional state.
Overall, the word lacerate emphasizes the forceful and often damaging nature of an action that results in severe cuts, either physical or emotional, leaving deep wounds or scars.
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To wound and tear; to rend.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
Common Misspellings for LACERATE
Etymology of LACERATE
The word "lacerate" has its etymology rooted in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "laceratus", which is the past participle of the verb "lacerare". The Latin term "lacerare" means "to tear" or "to mangle". It is also derived from the Latin noun "lacer", which means "a mangled body" or "a wound". The word "lacerate" was eventually borrowed into English, retaining its original meaning of tearing or rending something.
Similar spelling words for LACERATE
Conjugate verb Lacerate
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
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CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE
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CONDITIONAL PRESENT
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FUTURE
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
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FUTURE PERFECT
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PAST CONTINUOUS
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
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