I. noun
a mark left by the healing of injured tissue
still had scars from the operation
Synonyms: cicatrix, scarification
Related Word: blemish, defect, flaw; blister, pockmark, scab; disfigurement
II. verb
to mark with a scar
burns that had scarred her face
Synonyms: cicatrize, scarify
Related Word: cut, score, scratch; blemish, disfigure, flaw, mar; damage, deface