cut into

verb — 2 senses

cut into

verb

1

Synonym of cut in (to include)

2

To harm (someone); to insult or verbally abuse (someone); to hurt (someone).

That's when I started cutting into them.
His guilt had cut into him, leaving him depressed.

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