Meaning & Definition of Lacer in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person or tool that causes laceration.

  Example Sentence: The surgeon used a precise lacer to nicely cut through the tissue.

• Definition: In certain contexts, a lacer may refer to a vicious critic or attacker.

  Example Sentence: The article was full of lacerous remarks that stung the author.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

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

Translations

• Spanish: lacerador

• French: lacerateur

• German: lacerator

• Russian: лацер

Related Words

• laceration: The act of tearing or wounding the skin or flesh.

• lacerate: To tear roughly; to wound or injure.

Slang Meanings of lacer

• Meaning: To criticize harshly or without holding back.

  Example Sentence: He really lacerated that new movie in his review.

• Meaning: To fight or attack messily or without strategy.

  Example Sentence: They were just lacerating each other on the playground.