lacerate

Example Sentences

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This type of semi-automatic weapon was used in the recent Nashville school shooting, and are known to be especially deadly because of their ability to lacerate organs.

From Salon

The most lacerating cry from the heart may come on the opening pages, with Bering’s final email, sent as she prepared to face Israeli guns:

From Los Angeles Times

The medical examiner found bruises all over Legacy’s face and body, several broken ribs and a lacerated liver, which caused him to bleed to death internally, according to the criminal complaint.

From New York Times

According to one of the escapees, Wesley Norris, Lee then ordered that their lacerated backs be doused with brine.

From Washington Post

But it was still a fight to keep her alive every day, and so remembering that she was dead was just absolutely lacerating.

From Los Angeles Times