verb
lacerate
Lacerate (verb) means to cut or tear something roughly, leaving a wound.
verb
1
To cut or tear something roughly, leaving a wound.
2
To beat an opponent very easily and by a large amount, especially in a game or contest.
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Etymology
The verb is first attested in 1425, the adjective in 1514; inherited from Middle English laceraten, borrowed from Latin lacerātus, perfect passive participle of lacerō, see -ate (verb-forming suffix) and -ate (adjective-forming suffix).
Rhymes for lacerate
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What is the meaning of lacerate?
"lacerate" (verb) means to cut or tear something roughly, leaving a wound.
What are the different meanings of lacerate?
"lacerate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To cut or tear something roughly, leaving a wound; 2. To beat an opponent very easily and by a large amount, especially in a game or contest.
