lacerating

UK
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
laceratinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
Translations
lacérantSens propre : qui déchire ou entaille la peau ou les chairs.
The lacerating edge of the broken glass posed a serious risk of injury.
Le bord lacérant du verre brisé présentait un grave risque de blessure.
déchirantSens figuré : qui cause une douleur morale vive.
The lacerating criticism left him feeling deeply hurt and demoralized.
La critique déchirante l’a laissé profondément blessé et démoralisé.
Additional translations
blessantSens figuré : plus rare, pour un propos ou une remarque très offensante.
Definitions
Causing sharp mental or emotional pain; distressing.
The lacerating criticism left him feeling deeply hurt and demoralized.
Tending to tear or cut flesh or skin.
The lacerating edge of the broken glass posed a serious risk of injury.
laceratingnoun
laceratings
pl
UK
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪ.tɪŋ/
US
/ˈlæs.əˌreɪ.tɪŋ/
Gerund functioning as a mass noun meaning 'the act of lacerating'.
Translations
lacérationTerme médical et descriptif.
Improper handling of the saw resulted in severe lacerating of his hand.
La mauvaise manipulation de la scie a provoqué une sévère lacération de sa main.
Definitions
The act or process of tearing flesh or causing lacerations.
Improper handling of the saw resulted in severe lacerating of his hand.
lacerateverb

lacerating

ing-form

lacerated
Past Simple
lacerated
Past Participle
lacerating
ing-form
UK
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/
US
/ˈlæs.ə.reɪt/
Translations
The sharp edge of the broken glass lacerated his hand.
Le bord tranchant du verre brisé lui a lacéré la main.
lacérerSens figuré : critique sévère ou attaque verbale.
The critic lacerated the author's latest novel in the review.
Le critique a lacéré le dernier roman de l’auteur dans sa critique.
Definitions
To tear or make deep cuts in (flesh or skin).
The sharp edge of the broken glass lacerated his hand.
To criticize forcefully or severely.
The critic lacerated the author's latest novel in the review.
lacerateadjective
Definitions
Torn or deeply cut, especially in reference to skin or flesh.
The lacerate wound on his arm required immediate medical attention.
Having edges deeply and irregularly cut, as the margin of a leaf or petal.
The plant’s lacerate leaves gave it a distinctly rugged appearance.