scarifying

The word “scarifying” has 4 syllables: scar-i-fy-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈskɛr.ə.faɪ.ɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for scarifying?

In the thesaurus, “scarifying” has 44 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for scarifying along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for scarifying

affrighting
alarming
alaruming
amazing
appalling
astounding
awing
bowling over
chilling
daunting
demoralizing
discomforting
discomposing
disconcerting
dismaying
dispiriting
disquieting
distracting
distressing
disturbing
emasculating
flooring
frightening
frighting
giving one the creeps
horrifying
jolting
panicking
perturbing
scaring
shaking
shaking up
shocking
spooking
startling
terrifying
terrorizing
undoing
unmanning
unnerving
unsettling
unstringing
upsetting
worrying

Antonyms for scarifying

assuring
cheering
comforting
consoling
emboldening
encouraging
heartening
inspiring
reassuring
solacing
soothing
steeling

Meanings of scarifying

verb
1. To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.
2. To make scratches or cuts on.
3. To harrow the feelings.
4. To scar.
5. Denude, or lay waste to.

Example Sentences

He spent the afternoon scarifying the lawn to improve drainage.
The gardener is scarifying the soil to prepare it for planting.
They were scarifying the surface of the road before repaving it.
The ritual involved scarifying the skin with intricate patterns.
She was scarifying the old paint layer to help the new coat stick better.

On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to scarifying, such as: affrighting, alarming, alaruming, amazing, appalling, assuring, astounding.

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