scarify (v)

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type v
lex_filenum 35
def puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
examples The men in some African tribes scarify their faces
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Hypernym puncture
Derivationally related form scarify → scar
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Derivationally related form scar → scarify
Hyponym puncture

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