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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

  • (..) COFFEY: Boss... ...you just be quiet now. It's all right, Hal. It's all right. Hal, watch. Just watch him. Don't come near me, pig fucker. Why do you have so many scars? Who hurt you so badly? Don't hardly remember, ma'am. What's your name? John Coffey, ma'am. Like the drink... (..)
    1999 The Green Mile