scarify in a sentence

v. t.

Definition

Scarify: to frighten or intimidate someone, often causing emotional distress or fear.

The horror movie was designed to scarify its audience with unexpected twists and frightening imagery.
His harsh criticism seemed to scarify the young artist, leaving her hesitant to share her work again.
The coach's intense training methods were meant to scarify the players into giving their best effort.
While the ghost story was meant to entertain, many found it truly scarifying and couldn't sleep afterward.
The documentary aimed to scarify viewers about the realities of climate change and its potential impacts.