1. to tear or cut roughly; to wound by tearing
2. to cause emotional pain or distress

1. having jagged edges; torn or mangled

Examples

• The broken glass lacerated his hand badly.
• Thorns lacerated her arms as she pushed through the bushes.
• The harsh criticism lacerated his confidence.
• Her cruel words lacerated his feelings.
• The accident left him with lacerate wounds on his legs.
• The lacerate edges of the metal were dangerous to touch.