Definitions

1. verb

to cut or tear something violently or irregularly, especially something that is already injured or damaged

“The accident dilacerated her already injured leg.”

2. verb

to disfigure or distort something, especially a tree or a branch, by cutting or tearing it in a way that causes uneven growth

“The storm dilacerated the young tree, causing it to grow crookedly.”

3. noun

an irregular and usually jagged tear or cut in something

“The dilaceration of the fabric made it difficult to repair.”