Pronunciation: /tʌtʃ ˈsʌmwʌn ɒn ðə rɔː/
noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea
A1 She accidentally touched someone on the raw when she mentioned their recent breakup.
A2 I didn't mean to touch him on the raw by bringing up his failed business venture.
B1 The comedian's jokes touched many people on the raw with their personal anecdotes.
B2 Her criticism of the project really touched me on the raw as I had put so much effort into it.
C1 The novel's exploration of loss and grief really touched readers on the raw.
C2 The documentary's raw portrayal of poverty and struggle touched many viewers on the raw.
verb a word that expresses an action or a state of being
A1 I accidentally touched my friend on the raw when I mentioned her failed test.
A2 He didn't realize he was touching his colleague on the raw with his insensitive comments.
B1 The teacher touched the students on the raw by criticizing their efforts in front of the class.
B2 Her words really touched him on the raw, making him question his choices.
C1 The article touched many readers on the raw with its powerful depiction of social injustice.
C2 The documentary touched viewers on the raw, sparking a deep emotional response.
preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence
A1 I didn't mean to touch her on the raw by bringing up her ex-boyfriend.
A2 He touched me on the raw when he made fun of my accent.
B1 Bringing up their failed business venture really touched him on the raw.
B2 The criticism from his boss really touched him on the raw.
C1 The documentary about poverty touched her on the raw and inspired her to take action.
C2 The betrayal of her closest friend really touched her on the raw and made her reevaluate her relationships.
article a word that is used to specify a noun as definite or indefinite
A1 I accidentally touched someone on the raw when I made a joke about their appearance.
A2 She didn't mean to touch him on the raw, but her comment about his cooking skills hit a nerve.
B1 The politician's speech really touched many people on the raw with its honest discussion of social issues.
B2 The movie's portrayal of loss and grief touched many viewers on the raw, leading to emotional reactions.
C1 The artist's controversial exhibit touched many on the raw, sparking intense debates about freedom of expression.
C2 The novel's exploration of complex moral dilemmas touched readers on the raw, challenging their beliefs and values.
formal Her comments really touched him on the raw during the meeting.
informal What she said really hit a nerve with him during the conversation.
slang Her words really got under his skin and bothered him a lot.
figurative The movie's portrayal of loss and grief really touched viewers on the raw.
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