Their Eyes Were Watching God

The word lacerating means to cut, why would the author use this word to describe a kiss? What kind of kiss is this in Nanny’s opinion?

Looks pretty specific to me .

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Nanny sees this as a dangerous kiss, in the same way she sees men as being dangerous. 

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Their Eyes Were Watching God

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