scar·i·fy /ˈskeərɪfaɪ, ˈskærɪfaɪ $ ˈsker-, ˈskær-/ verb (scarified, scarifying) [transitiveT] 1. TTRto break and make loose the surface of a road or field using a pointed tool 〔用尖锐的工具〕挖开,翻松〔路面、田地〕
2. formalCRITICIZE to criticize someone very severely 严厉批评