1. tears or cuts (flesh or skin) roughly or jaggedly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘lacerate’
2. causes deep emotional pain or distress to someone
Usage: figurative use

Examples

• The broken glass lacerates his hand badly.
• The thorny bush lacerates anyone who walks through it.
• Her harsh criticism lacerates his confidence.
• The accident lacerates the victim’s leg.
• The guilt lacerates her conscience daily.
• Sharp metal lacerates the worker’s arm.
• The betrayal lacerates their friendship.