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laceration Synonyms

Another word for laceration

Choosing another word for laceration depends on context, so the 12 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A deep, irregular cut or tear in skin or flesh, typically caused by blunt trauma or a jagged object.

Usage Example

"The emergency room physician cleaned the deep gash on the hiker's forearm before applying stitches."

Strongest
gash
Strong
cut
tear
wound
slash
rip
lesion
Weak
rent

• noun (Context 2)

The act or process of tearing, mangling, or deeply wounding tissue or feelings.

Usage Example

"Critics noted that the memoir was an exercise in emotional self-tearing rather than objective reflection."

Strong
tearing
mangling
rending
mutilation

Opposites of laceration

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

healing
repair
See all opposites of laceration

• Nearby Words

lacelike
lacemaking
lacerate
laceration
lacewing
lacework
lachesis

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