lacerate
verb (used with object)
to tear roughly; mangle.
has been lacerating
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present perfect progressiveof lacerate (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In response, Ken has been lacerating — if more subtly so.
From Time ● Nov. 25, 2011
