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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lacerating

/ˈlæsəˌreɪtɪŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does lacerating mean?

adjective

Inflicting or causing severe physical or emotional pain; causing a sharp, cutting pain.

Example

"The lacerating criticism from the reviewer left the author feeling devastated."

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