verb🔗ShareTo remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch."The gardener will scarify the lawn in the spring to improve its health and appearance. "agricultureplantenvironmentnatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo make scratches or cuts on."A combing tool is used to scarify, cross-scratch, or score the surface of a scratch coat or undercoat of plaster."markbodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo harrow the feelings."The harsh criticism from her boss scarified her confidence. "mindemotionsufferingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo scar."The bully used a sharp rock to scarify the wooden desk, leaving a permanent mark. "markbodyappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareDenude, or lay waste to."The logging company threatened to scarify the forest completely if they weren't allowed to continue their operations. "environmentagriculturedisasterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
