laceration

The word “laceration” has 4 syllables: la-cer-a-tion

It's pronounced as /læsəˈreɪʃən/


What is synonym and antonym for laceration?

In the thesaurus, “laceration” has 22 synonyms and 1 antonym.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for laceration along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for laceration

  • abrasion
  • boo-boo
  • crack
  • fracture
  • gash
  • incision
  • injury
  • lesion
  • pierce
  • rent
  • rip
  • rupture
  • score
  • scrape
  • scratch
  • slash
  • slice
  • slit
  • snag
  • stab
  • tear
  • wound

Antonyms for laceration

  • closure

Meanings of laceration

  • noun
    1. An irregular open wound caused by a blunt impact to soft tissue.
    2. The act of lacerating or tearing.

Example Sentences

  • The doctor carefully examined the deep laceration on the patient's arm.
  • The hiker suffered a painful laceration when he slipped on the rocky trail.
  • The sharp blade caused a severe laceration on the chef's finger during food preparation.
  • The accident resulted in a significant laceration on the cyclist's leg.
  • The paramedic quickly attended to the laceration to prevent further bleeding.

On this page you'll find 23 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to laceration, such as: abrasion, boo-boo, closure, crack, fracture, gash, incision.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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