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  • 1. scarify
  • 2. scarify
  • 3. scarify
  • Scarify in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. scarify
  • 2. scarify
  • 3. scarify
  • Scarify in a sentence

Scarify Past Tense

The past tense of Scarify is scarified.

1. scarify

verb. puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals.

Antonyms

  • dissuade

2. scarify

verb. scratch the surface of.

Synonyms

  • mark
  • nock

Antonyms

  • add
  • ignore
  • take away

3. scarify

verb. break up.

Antonyms

  • lead

Sentences with scarify


1. Adjective
To “scarify” is simply to rough up and loosen the compacted clay.

2. Verb, base form
Do not scarify the ends of the seed; aim for the fattest area around the middle of the seed.

3. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Growers often scarify (nick) the seeds a bit to "weather" the seed and encourage germination.

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