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lacerate Synonyms

Another word for lacerate

Choosing another word for lacerate depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To tear, gash, or make deep, irregular cuts in (especially flesh or skin).

Usage Example

"The hiker accidentally stepped on a sharp rock that threatened to gash his foot through his thin boot."

Strongest
gash
slash
tear
Strong
rip
mangle
cut
maim
claw
wound

• verb (Context 2)

To deeply hurt, distress, or harshly criticize someone's feelings or reputation.

Usage Example

"The reviewer's scathing commentary continued to wound the author's pride long after the article was published."

Strongest
wound
Strong
scathe
harrow
torment
afflict
distress
excoriate

• adjective (Context 3)

Having deeply and irregularly cleft or jagged edges, appearing as if torn (especially in botany and anatomy).

Usage Example

"The botanist examined the jagged margins of the dried leaf specimen under a magnifying lens."

Strong
jagged
cleft
ragged
incised

Opposites of lacerate

The opposite of lacerate shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

comfort
soothe
heal
console
mend
smooth
praise
suture
See all opposites of lacerate

• Nearby Words

laceless
lacelike
lacemaking
lacerate
laceration
lacewing
lacework

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Lacerate. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/lacerate
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