scarify (Meaning)
scarify (v)
puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
scratch the surface of
break up
scarify (v. t.)
To scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), to make small incisions in, by means of a lancet or scarificator, so as to draw blood from the smaller vessels without opening a large vein.
To stir the surface soil of, as a field.
Synonyms & Antonyms of scarify
Synonyms:
- demoralize
- amaze
- worry
- discomfort
- unnerve
- dispirit
- make one's flesh creep
- jolt
- unsettle
- floor
- chill
- disquiet
- undo
- perturb
- give one the creeps
- appall
- astound
- awe
- disconcert
- discompose
- emasculate
- unstring
- make one's flesh crawl
- psych (out)
- shake up
- bowl over
- distress
- dismay
- unman
- appal
- disturb
- upset
- daunt
- alarum
- distract
Antonyms:
scarify Sentence Examples
- The farmer scarified the soil to prepare it for planting.
- The doctor scarified the wound to remove dead tissue and promote healing.
- The artist scarified the canvas with a sharp tool to create a textured surface.
- The archaeologists scarified the ancient artifact to reveal its hidden engravings.
- The gardener scarified the rose bush to encourage new growth.
- The surgeon scarified the patient's knee to improve range of motion.
- The ceramist scarified the clay vessel to give it a rough, antique appearance.
- The historian scarified the old document to decipher its faded text.
- The sculptor scarified the marble block to create a lifelike representation.
- The scientist scarified mice to study the effects of a new drug.
FAQs About the word scarify
puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals, scratch the surface of, break upTo scratch or cut the skin of; esp. (Med.), t
scare, startle,frighten, terrify, terrorize, affright, alarm,spook, shock, horrify
comfort, soothe, reassure, assure, comfort,reassure, assure, soothe, inspire, encourage
The farmer scarified the soil to prepare it for planting.
The doctor scarified the wound to remove dead tissue and promote healing.
The artist scarified the canvas with a sharp tool to create a textured surface.
The archaeologists scarified the ancient artifact to reveal its hidden engravings.
