dilacerate

[dih-las-uh-reyt, dahy-]

verb (used with object)

dilacerated, dilacerating 

1. to tear apart or to pieces.

Word History and Origins

Origin of dilacerate¹

1375–1425; late Middle English (adj.) < Latin dīlacerātus torn to pieces (past participle of dīlacerāre ), equivalent to dī- di- ² + lacerātus torn; lacerate

Example Sentences

Dilacerate, di-las′ėr-āt, v.t. to rend or tear asunder.—n.

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