godan verb (-su), transitive verb
rummage through; ransack
Physically digging through or scattering the contents of something, often carelessly or in a hurry.
泥棒が部屋中を引っ掻き回して逃げた。
The burglar ransacked the room and fled.
引き出しを引っ掻き回し
I rummaged through the drawer looking for the key.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
throw into confusion; disrupt; upset; meddle in
Figurative use: causing disorder, turmoil, or emotional disturbance, often by interfering in a situation.
彼の一言が会議を引っ掻き回した。
His single remark threw the meeting into confusion.
余計なことを言って彼女の気持ちを引っ掻き回すな。
Don't upset her feelings by saying unnecessary things.