Definitions

1. verb

to cut down or destroy with a scythe, or as if with a scythe; to remove or cut out something, especially with a ruthless or sweeping effect

“The new policy was criticized for scythizing entire communities without providing alternative support.”

2. verb

to cut or clear land with a scythe, especially as a form of punishment

“The convicts were forced to scythize the overgrown fields as part of their punishment.”