scarify vs puncture
puncture vs scarifyscarify is not a noun while puncture is a noun.
scarify and puncture both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scarify | No | No | Yes | No |
| puncture | Yes | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
puncture is a hypernym of
scarify; that is, puncture is a
word with a broader meaning than scarify:
- scarify: puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals
- puncture: pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into
| scarify (noun) | puncture (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of puncturing or perforating | |
| a small hole made by a sharp object | |
| loss of air pressure in a tire when a hole is made by some sharp object |
| scarify (verb) | puncture (verb) |
|---|---|
| puncture and scar (the skin), as for purposes or tribal identification or rituals | cause to lose air pressure or collapse by piercing |
| break up | be pierced or punctured |
| scratch the surface of | reduce or lessen the size or importance of |
| pierce with a pointed object; make a hole into | |
| make by piercing |
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