lacerate

• Veraltetes Adjektiv für tief verwundet oder zerrissen; oft bildlich gebraucht für seelischen Schmerz.

An archaic adjective meaning deeply wounded or torn, often used in a figurative sense to describe emotional pain.

1. Jaggedly tornC2formal

   Having edges that are irregularly slashed and jagged, as if torn.

   Zerfetzt

   • The lacerate leaves of the plant indicated a pest infestation.
   • The fabric had a lacerate edge from the sharp scissors.
   • The wound was lacerate, with uneven and torn skin.

   Synonymejaggedraggedrentslashedtorn

2. Having jagged edges from injuryC2formal

   Describing edges that are jagged due to being torn or cut irregularly.

   Eingerissen

   • The lacerate wound required careful stitching.
   • The paper had a lacerate border where it was ripped.
   • The animal's fur was lacerate from the barbed wire.

   Synonymejaggedmangledraggedrenttorn

   Antonymecleanevensmooth

• Verb, das bedeutet, Fleisch oder Gewebe tief einzureißen oder aufzuschlitzen, oft mit unregelmäßigen Wunden. Auch übertragen für scharfes Verletzen oder tiefes Kränken.

A verb meaning to tear or cut deeply into flesh or tissue, often causing jagged wounds.

1. Cut or tear irregularlyC1formalmedical

   To make a deep, jagged cut or tear in something, especially flesh.

   Ungleichmäßig schneiden oder reißen

   • The broken glass lacerated his arm badly.
   • The dog's claws lacerated the leather sofa.
   • His leg was lacerated by a piece of sharp metal during the accident.
   • The surgeon had to repair the lacerated tissue.

   Synonymeclawcutgashmanglerendripslashtearwound

   Antonymehealmendsuture

2. Deeply hurt the feelings ofC1formal

   To cause severe emotional pain or distress to someone.

   Zutiefst verletzen

   • Her cruel words lacerated his heart.
   • He felt lacerated by the betrayal of his closest friend.
   • The criticism lacerated her self-esteem.
   • They were lacerated by grief after losing their home.

   Synonymedistressharrowhurtmortifypainrendstingteartormenttorturewound

   Antonymecomfortconsolehealsoothe