scar

Definition

  • noun: a mark that is left on your skin after a wound heals
  • noun: an isolated or protruding rock
  • noun: a mark left (as in the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
  • verb: to mark (something) with a scar
  • verb: to mark with a scar
  • synonyms: cicatrix, blemish, disfigurement

Examples

  • 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.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah, and they gave her a cute little nose while they were at it. That could be a nose job. Sometimes plastic surgery creates this scar tissue which can end up choking a major artery until it just explodes one day. Jesus, we're all just walking time bombs. You can pop her in the reefer for now. (..)
    2003 TvShow: Six Feet Under Title: Making Love Work Season: 3 Episode 6