Used to describe the practice of preparing seeds or soil in farming for quicker growth or better absorption.

Agricultural Technique

Involves scratching surfaces for better adhesion of paint, glues, or to foster growth.

Surface Preparation

Use 'scarify' to refer to the process of aerating lawn to promote health by removing debris.

Scarifying is more intense than raking, as it involves cutting into the soil to remove thatch.

Refers to an experience that deeply affects someone's emotions or thoughts, often negatively.

Goes beyond 'scare'; implies a lasting mental or emotional effect.

When dealing with the mind, 'scarify' is metaphorical and doesn't mean literal cutting.