lacerate (adj.)

  1. irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn; lacerate leaves

    [ Syn: lacerated ]

  2. having edges that are jagged from injury

    [ Syn: lacerated , mangled , torn ]

    lacerate (v.)

  1. cut or tear irregularly

  2. deeply hurt the feelings of; distress; his lacerating remarks'

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