(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