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      Lacer

      /ˈlæsər/

      Meaning & Definition

      noun
      A person or entity that lacerates or causes laceration.
      The lacer was charged with negligence after causing injuries during the demonstration.
      A surgical instrument designed for making lacerations or incisions.
      The surgeon reached for the lacer to begin the procedure.
      verb
      To tear or make deep cuts in (skin or flesh).
      The wild animal lacerated its prey with sharp claws.
      To criticize or ridicule harshly.
      The critic lacerated the novel in a scathing review.

      Etymology

      Derived from the Latin word 'lacerare' meaning to tear.

      Common Phrases and Expressions

      laceration of trust:
      A significant breakdown in trust between parties.
      lacerate with words:
      To injure someone emotionally through harsh criticism.

      Related Words

      laceration
      The act of tearing or wounding the skin or flesh.
      lacerate
      To tear roughly; to wound or injure.

      Slang Meanings

      To criticize harshly or without holding back.
      He really lacerated that new movie in his review.
      To fight or attack messily or without strategy.
      They were just lacerating each other on the playground.