lacerar
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lacerar
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to cut)
a. to lacerate
El cirujano tiene mucho cuidado al usar el bisturí ya que cualquier movimiento brusco podría lacerar algún órgano vital del paciente.The surgeon is very careful when using the scalpel, as any sudden move could lacerate a patient's vital organ.
2. (figurative) (to hurt)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. to damage
Los escándalos de corrupción laceran la confianza del pueblo en el gobierno.Corruption scandals damage the trust the people have in the government.
b. to wound
El rechazo de la doncella laceró el corazón del príncipe.The damsel's rejection wounded the prince's heart.
c. to lacerate
Los constantes ataques al proceso electoral laceran su legitimidad.The constant attacks against the electoral process lacerate its legitimacy.
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