Divorce can 'scar' a child for life. = Divorce can leave a child 'scarred for life'.
The divorce left her with deep emotional 'scars'.
His arm was badly 'scarred' after the accident.
(..) Yeah! Go ahead This will heal! What I'm going to say can never be erased! It'll scar you forever! Ready? Here it is You'll never make more than $ a year! Cream him! Take him (..)1987 Broadcast News