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scarifying

/ˈskærɪfaɪɪŋ/

/ˈskɛrəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Translations

scarifyingadjective

more scarifying

Comp.

most scarifying

Super.

/ˈskærɪfaɪɪŋ/

/ˈskɛrɪfaɪɪŋ/

effrayant

The scarifying movie left the audience in a state of shock.

Le film effrayant a laissé le public sous le choc.

scarifiantAu sens technique, surtout en jardinage ou en médecine.

The gardener ran a scarifying machine over the lawn to remove the thick layer of moss.

Le jardinier a passé une machine scarifiante sur la pelouse pour enlever la couche épaisse de mousse.

Additional translations

terrifiant

scarifyverb

scarifying

Gerund

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

Definitions

scarifyingadjective

Causing fear, alarm, or dread; terrifying.

The scarifying movie left the audience in a state of shock.

Relating to or used for scarifying; that cuts or scratches a surface, especially soil or skin, in order to loosen or remove material.

The gardener ran a scarifying machine over the lawn to remove the thick layer of moss.

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.