SCARIFIED Synonyms: 59 Similar and Opposite Words

scarified

verb

past tense of scarify

as in frightened

to strike with fear that foolish woman would be scarified by a mouse

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of scarified Once the tree is removed from the pot, the root ball is scarified. — Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scarified

Verb

Fig, a dog from Tulare County, disappeared after becoming frightened by fireworks and gunfire during Fourth of July celebrations, according to authorities.

— Denis Akbari, USA Today, 22 July 2026
Fig, an Australian shepherd, ran away from home after getting frightened by July Fourth fireworks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 21 July 2026

Definition of frightened

Verb

While some car companies have lobbied the government, terrified, asking to build protective walls to fend off cheap Chinese competition, others have looked at the problem from a different angle, trying to meet the moment.

— Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026
Sebastian Krautz went viral on NBC10 Boston this week after admitting he was initially terrified to travel to the United States because of news about crime and safety.

— Lance Reynolds, Boston Herald, 4 July 2026

Definition of terrified

Verb

Witness Hoon Chan Sim, 53, was sitting on a park lawn with his dog near West Drive when he was startled by the squeal of braking tires, and spun around to see the horrific collision.

— Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Wildlife experts say black bears are strong climbers and may scale trees, utility poles or other tall structures when startled by people, traffic or dogs.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 23 July 2026

Definition of startled

Browse Nearby Words

scarfs

scarified

scarifies

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Scarified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scarified. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of scarified

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on scarified

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

spindrift

Popular in Grammar & Usage

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

Why does English have so many silent letters?

Your vs. You're: How to Use Them Correctly

Popular in Wordplay

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

The Words of the Week - Jul. 31

Even More Bird Names that Sound Like Insults (and Sometimes Are)

Popular

7 Pairs of Commonly Confused Words

Dutch Treat and French Leave: Eight Place-Based Compounds

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes