SCAR


Meaning of SCAR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ skɑ:(r) ]

( scars, scarring, scarred)

1.

A scar is a mark on the skin which is left after a wound has healed.

He had a scar on his forehead.

...facial injuries which have left permanent scars.

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2.

If your skin is scarred , it is badly marked as a result of a wound.

He was scarred for life during a pub fight...

His scarred face crumpled with pleasure.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed , V-ed

3.

If a surface is scarred , it is damaged and there are ugly marks on it.

The arena was scarred by deep muddy ruts.

...scarred wooden table tops.

VERB : usu passive , be V-ed , V-ed

4.

If an unpleasant physical or emotional experience leaves a scar on someone, it has a permanent effect on their mind.

The early years of fear and the hostility left a deep scar on the young boy.

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5.

If an unpleasant physical or emotional experience scars you, it has a permanent effect on your mind.

This is something that’s going to scar him forever.

VERB : V n

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