scarify
Pronunciation:
/ˈskæ.ɹɪˌfaɪ/verb
Definitions
To remove thatch (build-up of organic matter on the soil) from a lawn, to dethatch.
To make scratches or cuts on.
Example: A combing tool is used to scarify, cross-scratch, or score the surface of a scratch coat or undercoat of plaster.
To harrow the feelings.
To scar.