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Meaning of scarification
The primary meaning of "scarification" refers to the act or process of making scars, especially as a form of ritual or artistic expression.
Etymology of scarification
The word "scarification" originates from the Latin words "scarificare," meaning "to scratch" or "to mark with a scratch," and "scarus," meaning "scratch" or "mark"
Historically, the term has been used to describe various forms of ritual or deliberate scarring, including tribal practices and medical procedures
Synonyms
incision
cutting
gashing
slashing
laceration
wound
injury
mutilation
disfigurement
branding
marking
tattooing
engraving
etching
scoring
nicking
notching
scratching
abrasion
lesion
trauma
damage
harm
hurt
impairment
defect
blemish
mar
scar
mark
flaw
imperfection
deformation
mutilation
laceration
wound
gash
slash
cut
incised wound
excision
removal
amputation
dissection
vivisection
evisceration
disembowelment
Definitions
- The act of making scars, especially as a form of ritual or artistic expression
- * A mark or scar left on something, especially as a result of damage or injury
- * The process of scarring or being scarred, especially in a ritual or deliberate manner
Usage Examples
- The artist used scarification as a form of expression in her latest series of performances
- * The ritual of scarification was an important part of the tribe's initiation ceremony
- * The doctor warned that the surgery would result in significant scarification
Antonyms
healing
mending
repair
restoration
recovery
rejuvenation
regeneration
renewal
revitalization
refreshment
soothing
calming
comforting
alleviation
mitigation
moderation
easing
relief
solace
balm
remedy
cure
treatment
therapy
medicine
nursing
care
attention
solicitude
concern
consideration
gentleness
kindness
compassion
empathy
tenderness