Daily Almanac for
May 26, 2012
Search: Infoplease Info search tips
Search: Biographies Bio search tips
| Share
 

Synonyms for lacerate

Verb

1. lacerate, tear, rupture, snap, bust
usage: cut or tear irregularly
2. lacerate, hurt, wound, injure, bruise, offend, spite
usage: deeply hurt the feelings of; distress; "his lacerating remarks"

Adjective

1. lacerate, rough (vs. smooth)
usage: irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn; "lacerate leaves"
2. lacerate, lacerated, mangled, torn, injured (vs. uninjured)
usage: having edges that are jagged from injury
WordNet 2.0 Copyright © 2003 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
    • Cite
    • Print
    • Bookmark

See also: lacerate (Dictionary)

 

Related Content

Synonyms Index


A free, reliable Q&A site for homework help. Answerplease.com