scarifies
- present tense form of scarify (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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The girl’s determination to own one of Jones’ paintings made her realize the struggles and scarifies she made to become an artist were paying off.
From Washington Times • Jul. 19, 2020
And the torch he carries blazing,— Truly 'tis a tiny one; Yet, that tiny torch upraising, Cupid scarifies the sun!
From Second Book of Verse by Field, Eugene
He scarifies or tattoos his naked body with figures upon his back, arms, legs, and face to represent an idea of beauty.
From History of Human Society by Blackmar, Frank W. (Frank Wilson)
When bitten, the sufferer tightens these cords above the injured part, which he immediately scarifies; thus they act as tourniquets.
From Personal Narrative of a Pilgrimage to Al-Madinah & Meccah — Volume 2 by Burton, Richard Francis, Sir
