lacerative
/ˈlæsəˌreɪtɪv/
adjective
- Causing or tending to cause tearing or cutting.
- The broken glass had a lacerative edge that could easily cut skin.
- The thorns on the bush were lacerative, scratching anyone who brushed against them.
- The surgeon used a lacerative tool to make a precise incision.
- Figuratively, causing deep emotional pain or distress.
- The movie's lacerative portrayal of war was hard to watch.
- Her lacerative comments left him feeling hurt and rejected.
- He spoke with lacerative sarcasm that made everyone uncomfortable.