Word: lacerating
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: la
cer
a
ting
Definition: Present participle of lacerate; deeply hurt the feelings of; distress
Morphemes:
Affix: lacerate
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To tear, rip or wound.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lacerātus
Language: la
Decoded: laceratus
PoS: Participle
Meaning: lacerated, mutilated, having been torn to pieces.
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.