lacerative

/ˈlæsəˌreɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
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