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scarify

/ˈskærɪfaɪ/

/ˈskɛrəˌfaɪ/

Translations

scarifyverb

scarified

Past Simple

scarified

Past Participle

scarifying

Gerund

/ˈskærɪfaɪ/

/ˈskɛrəˌfaɪ/

scarifierSens technique et courant en horticulture, en médecine et pour le travail du sol.

The gardener scarified the lawn to promote better growth.

Le jardinier a scarifié la pelouse pour favoriser une meilleure croissance.

Additional translations

critiquer sévèrementSens figuré, plus rare.

Synonyms

scarifyverb

To make shallow cuts or scratches on the surface of something.

The gardener scarified the lawn to promote better growth.

To break up the surface of soil or pavement to improve its condition.

The workers scarified the road before laying down new asphalt.

To criticize or attack someone harshly.

The critic scarified the author's latest novel in the review.

To abrade or nick the hard outer coat of (seeds) to accelerate germination or water absorption.

Before planting, the horticulturist scarified the acacia seeds to ensure quicker germination.