Scritching is a word that's seldom heard nowadays, and for good reason. It means to scratch, scrape or mark the surface of something. However, there are a variety of other words that can be used instead of scritching such as abrasion, graze, engrave, etch, rub, scratch or score. These synonyms can be used interchangeably depending on the context and the nature of the object being worked on. For example, engrave might be more appropriate to describe a permanent marking on metal, while rub could describe a temporary marking on paper. Regardless of the context, it's always useful to have a range of synonyms at your disposal to ensure clear communication.