Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To tear, rip or wound.
раздиратьrazdiratʹ, рватьrvatʹ, ра́нитьránitʹ
cut or tear irregularly
(figuratively, transitive)To defeat thoroughly; to thrash.
Examples
6 sentencesBlood oozed from the lacerated face.
ruИз порезанного лица сочилась кровь.
Blood trickled from the lacerated face.
ruИз порезанного лица сочилась кровь.
If you don't wear protective clothing, the sharp leaves will lacerate your skin.
I'll seize you and lacerate you!
His face was lacerated.
Translations
3 languagesРусский
By meaning 1
To tear, rip or wound:
Origin
The verb is first attested in 1425, the adjective in 1514; inherited from Middle English lThe verb is first attested in 1425, the adjective in 1514; inherited from Middle English laceraten, borrowed from Latin lacerātus, perfect passive participle of lacerō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
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Forms
lacerates, lacerating, lacerated, laceratedWord family
4 related wordsRelatedlaceration
Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle