scar

US /skɑːr/
UK /skɑːr/
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1.

a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed

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He had a large scar on his arm from the accident.
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The surgery left a noticeable scar.
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markblemishdisfigurementlesioncicatrix
2.

a lasting adverse effect left by an unfortunate or traumatic experience

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The war left deep emotional scars on the survivors.
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His betrayal left a permanent scar on their friendship.
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traumawounddamageinjuryblemish
1.

mark with a scar

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The accident scarred his face.
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The old wound had scarred over.
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disfigureblemishmardefacemutilate
2.

cause lasting psychological harm or distress to

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The traumatic event scarred him for life.
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Her harsh words deeply scarred his confidence.
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traumatizewounddamagedistressharm