cut and remove debris from (a lawn) with a scarifier

make shallow incisions in (the skin), especially as a medical procedure or traditional cosmetic practice

she scarified the snakebite with a paring knife

criticize severely and hurtfully

he scarified our leading politicians, seizing upon their vulnerable points

frighten

the children would be scarified out of part of their senses

frightening

a scarifying mix of extreme violence and absurdist humour