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lacerate

adjective verb

Having edges that are jagged from injury

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
10
CEFR level
C1

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adjective

  1. Having edges that are jagged from injury

adjective

  1. Irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn

    “Lacerate leaves”

verb

  1. Cut or tear irregularly

verb

  1. Deeply hurt the feelings of; distress

    “His lacerating remarks”

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Lacerate leaves
His lacerating remarks

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