lacerated

• Décrit quelque chose de déchiré ou profondément coupé, souvent en parlant de chair ou de tissu.

Describes something that is torn or deeply cut, often referring to flesh or tissue.

1. Torn or cut jaggedlyB2formal

   Having an irregular, jagged edge as if torn or cut roughly, often referring to a wound or injury.

   lacéré

   • The doctor examined the lacerated wound on his arm.
   • The lacerated edges of the paper were difficult to repair.
   • He suffered a lacerated tendon after the accident.

   Synonymescutjaggedmangledraggedrentslashedtorn

2. Jagged or torn appearanceC1formal

   Describing an object or surface that has a rough, torn, or jagged edge, as if from a violent tear.

   Déchiqueté

   • The lacerated fabric hung from the torn curtain.
   • The lacerated leaves of the plant indicated insect damage.
   • The lacerated metal edge was sharp and dangerous.

   Synonymesjaggedraggedshreddedtatteredtorn

   Antonymesevenintactsmoothunbroken

• Verbe signifiant déchirer ou couper profondément la chair ou un tissu, provoquant souvent des plaies déchiquetées.

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.

   lacérer

   • 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.

   Synonymesclawcutgashmanglerendripslashtearwound

   Antonymeshealmendsuture

2. Deeply hurt the feelings ofC1formal

   To cause severe emotional pain or distress to someone.

   Blesser profondément (sentiments)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdistressharrowhurtmortifypainrendstingteartormenttorturewound

   Antonymescomfortconsolehealsoothe