nock vs scarify
scarify vs nocknock and scarify both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| nock | No | No | Yes | No |
| scarify | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
scarify is a hyponym of
nock; that is, scarify is a
word with a more specific, narrower meaning than
nock:
- nock: make small marks into the surface of
- scarify: scratch the surface of
| nock (verb) | scarify (verb) |
|---|---|
| make small marks into the surface of | puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals |
| break up | |
| scratch the surface of |
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