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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

  • (..) No turning back. I hope I get some serious burns. I'm hoping for some mauling, like on my shoulder or back. Yeah, it's only fun if you get a scar out of it. Yeah, no kidding, right? Pain. Love it. Oh, great. Who let him in? Let's get started! The recruit who does best (..)
    2010 How to Train Your Dragon