Lacerate

usgb/ˈlæsəreɪt/
verb

To make deep cuts or tears on someone's skin.

The broken glass could easily lacerate your skin.
Visual representation of "lacerate" - To make deep cuts or tears on someone's skin

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Colloquial

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Physical Harm

Think of 'lacerate' as inflicting physical damage that is severe and jagged-edged.

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The car accident victim had lacerated limbs due to the impact.
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Not Superficial

'Lacerate' indicates cuts that are deeper than a scrape or a surface wound.

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A thorn bush can lacerate your arms if you're not careful.
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Severity

Use 'lacerate' to describe cuts when conveying a sense of urgency or seriousness.

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The surgeon repaired the lacerated artery to stop the bleeding.
Visual representation of the word "Lacerate"

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