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Meaning of the word scar in English

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scar

US /skɑːr/
UK /skɑːr/
"scar" picture

Noun

1.

a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed

Example:
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He had a large scar on his arm from the accident.
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The surgery left a noticeable scar.
Synonym:
mark blemish disfigurement lesion cicatrix
2.

a lasting adverse effect left by an unfortunate or traumatic experience

Example:
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The war left deep emotional scars on the survivors.
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His betrayal left a permanent scar on their friendship.
Synonym:
trauma wound damage injury blemish

Verb

1.

mark with a scar

Example:
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The accident scarred his face.
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The old wound had scarred over.
Synonym:
disfigure blemish mar deface mutilate
2.

cause lasting psychological harm or distress to

Example:
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The traumatic event scarred him for life.
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Her harsh words deeply scarred his confidence.
Synonym:
traumatize wound damage distress harm
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Related Word:
scarred