What is "scarify" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "scarify": puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈskæˌɹɪ.faɪ/

Meaning of "scarify": scratch the surface of

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈskæˌɹɪ.faɪ/

Meaning of "scarify": break up

Verb

Pronunciation in UK: /ˈskæˌɹɪ.faɪ/

Synonyms:

blister, excoriate, castigate, scourge, drub, flay, slap, attack, score, damn, lambaste, slash, pan, lash, vilify, scorch, rake over the coals, scathe, crawl all over, lash into, put someone on the griddle, put someone on the hot seat, read the riot act to, rip into, shoot down, burn someones ears, pin someones ears back, perturb, appall, unnerve, astound, agitate, horrify, bulldoze, petrify, terrify, disquiet, startle, daunt, panic, demoralize, dismay, disconcert, affright, spook, awe, deter, unhinge, chill, discourage, dishearten, terrorize, cow, intimidate, alarm, faze, repel, browbeat, scare, discomfort, silly, stiff, chill to the bone, curdle the blood, disburb, make blood run cold, make teeth chatter, scare away, scare off, scare the daylights out of, scare to death, strike terror into, make ones blood run cold, make ones hair stand on end,

Antonyms:

compliment, laud, praise, protect, mend, calm, soothe, comfort, embolden, delight, assist, hearten, incite, stimulate, urge, reassure, please, encourage, make happy, expect, help, inspirit, boost, assure,