lacerate vs rupture
rupture vs laceratelacerate is not a noun while rupture is a noun.
lacerate is an adjective but rupture is not an adjective.
lacerate and rupture both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| lacerate | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| rupture | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
rupture is a hypernym of
lacerate; that is, rupture is a
word with a broader meaning than lacerate:
- lacerate: cut or tear irregularly
- rupture: separate or cause to separate abruptly
| lacerate (noun) | rupture (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of making a sudden noisy break | |
| a personal or social separation (as between opposing factions) | |
| state of being torn or burst open |
| lacerate (adjective) | rupture (adjective) |
|---|---|
| having edges that are jagged from injury | |
| irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn |
| lacerate (verb) | rupture (verb) |
|---|---|
| cut or tear irregularly | separate or cause to separate abruptly |
| deeply hurt the feelings of; distress |
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