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scarify

/'skærə,faɪ/

Synonyms of scarify Antonyms of scarify Examples of scarify Usage of scarify Parts of scarify Definition that contains scarify Words sounding like scarify Explanation of scarify

verb
break up
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"scarify soil"

type of:
loosen
verb
puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
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"The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"

type of:
puncture
verb
scratch the surface of
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"scarify seeds"

type of:
mark nock score

Examples of scarify

"scarify soil"
"The men in some African tribes scarify their faces"
"scarify seeds"