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

  • (..) not know who conjured it? Wasn't there any security or...? Loads, according to Dad. That's what worried them so much. Happened right under their noses. It's hurting again, isn't it? Your scar. I'm fine. You know Sirius will want to hear about this... ...what you saw at the World Cup and the dream. (..)
    2005 Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire