scarify
verb (1)
scar·i·fy
| \ ˈsker-ə-ˌfī
\
\
scarified;
scarifying
Definition of scarify
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: to make scratches or small cuts in (something, such as the skin)
scarify an area for vaccination
2
: to lacerate the feelings of
3
: to break up, loosen, or roughen the surface of (something, such as a field or road)
4
: to cut or soften the wall of (a hard seed) to hasten germination
scarify
verb (2)
scarified;
scarifying
Definition of scarify (Entry 2 of 2)
Other Words from scarify
Verb (1)
scarifier
\ ˈsker-ə-ˌfī(-ə)r
\
noun
\
noun
Verb (2)
scarifyingly
\ ˈsker-ə-ˌfī-iŋ-lē
\
adverb
\
adverb
Keep scrolling for more
Keep scrolling for more
More Definitions for scarify
scarify
transitive verb
scar·i·fy
| \ ˈskar-ə-ˌfī, ˈsker-
\
\
scarified;
scarifying
Medical Definition of scarify
: to make scratches or small cuts in (as the skin)
scarify an area for vaccination
Keep scrolling for more