1. (

• lacerate

) cut or tear irregularly ;

2. (

• lacerate

) deeply hurt the feelings of; distress; "his lacerating remarks" ;

1. (

• lacerate ,
• lacerated

) irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn; "lacerate leaves" ;

2. (

• lacerate ,
• lacerated ,
• mangled ,
• torn

) having edges that are jagged from injury ;