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)
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