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

  • (..) Wake up! MURPHY: O'Donnell! What are you doing? MIKE: Scar! Scar, hey. Hey, Scarlet. - Hey, hey. Hey, what are you doing? - Mike, what are you doing? Look, you and me, we're in this together, okay? (..)
    2009 17 Again
  • (..) Oh, it's my girlfriend. MAN: Take no prisoners, bro. MIKE: Oh, hey, there's my girl. - Hey. I'm glad you're here, Scar. This whole scout thing has me wicked nervous. I just feel like my whole future's riding on this game. Yeah. Yeah, I know how you feel. Yeah? Is everything...? (..)
    2009 17 Again