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lacerate vs snap

snap vs lacerate

lacerate is not a noun while snap is a noun.

lacerate is an adjective but snap is not an adjective.

lacerate and snap both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
lacerate No Yes Yes No
snap Yes No Yes No
As verbs, snap is a hypernym of lacerate; that is, snap is a word with a broader meaning than lacerate:
  • lacerate: cut or tear irregularly
  • snap: separate or cause to separate abruptly
Other hypernyms of lacerate include bust, rupture, tear.
lacerate (noun) snap (noun)
the act of catching an object with the hands
(American football) putting the ball in play by passing it (between the legs) to a back
any undertaking that is easy to do
the act of snapping the fingers; movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a fastener used on clothing; fastens with a snapping sound
an informal photograph; usually made with a small hand-held camera
the tendency of a body to return to its original shape after it has been stretched or compressed
a sudden sharp noise
a sudden breaking
the noise produced by the rapid movement of a finger from the tip to the base of the thumb on the same hand
a crisp round cookie flavored with ginger
tender green beans without strings that easily snap into sections
a spell of cold weather
lacerate (adjective) snap (adjective)
having edges that are jagged from injury
irregularly slashed and jagged as if torn
lacerate (verb) snap (verb)
cut or tear irregularly break suddenly and abruptly, as under tension
deeply hurt the feelings of; distress close with a snapping motion
utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
record on photographic film
to grasp hastily or eagerly
separate or cause to separate abruptly
cause to make a snapping sound
put in play with a snap
bring the jaws together
lose control of one's emotions
move or strike with a noise
move with a snapping sound
make a sharp sound
Difference between lacerate and snap

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