lac·er·ate 
/ˈlæsəˌreɪt/ verb
lac·er·ates; lac·er·at·ed; lac·er·at·ing /ˈlæsəˌreɪt/ verb [+ obj] : to cut or tear (someone's flesh) deeply or roughly
▪ The broken glass lacerated his feet. ▪ The patient's hand was severely lacerated. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Her cruel remarks lacerated his feelings.
▪ The broken glass lacerated his feet. ▪ The patient's hand was severely lacerated. — sometimes used figuratively ▪ Her cruel remarks lacerated his feelings.
— lacerating adjective
▪ his lacerating [=extremely harsh] attacks on his critics
▪ his lacerating [=extremely harsh] attacks on his critics
