Scar: meaning, definitions and examples

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scar

[ skɑːr ]

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injury

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

Synonyms

blemish, mark, wound

Examples of usage

She had a scar on her cheek from the accident.
The surgery left a small scar on his arm.

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emotional

A lasting effect of a traumatic experience.

Synonyms

impact, trauma, wound

Examples of usage

The war left deep scars on the survivors.
The breakup left emotional scars on him.

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damage

To mark or mar the surface of something.

Synonyms

blemish, damage, mark

Examples of usage

The accident scarred the car's paintwork.
The fire scarred the walls of the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "scar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 cicatriz

🇮🇳 निशान

🇩🇪 Narbe

🇮🇩 bekas luka

🇺🇦 шрам

🇵🇱 blizna

🇯🇵 傷跡 (きずあと)

🇫🇷 cicatrice

🇪🇸 cicatriz

🇹🇷 yara izi

🇰🇷 흉터

🇸🇦 ندبة

🇨🇿 jizva

🇸🇰 jazva

🇨🇳 疤痕 (bāhén)

🇸🇮 brazgotina

🇮🇸 ör

🇰🇿 тыртық

🇬🇪 ნაიარევი

🇦🇿 iz

🇲🇽 cicatriz

Word origin

The word 'scar' originated from the Old Norse word 'skera' which means 'a cut'. It has been used in English since the early 14th century. The concept of scars has been present throughout human history, often seen as marks of battles, accidents, or other significant events. Scars can be physical or emotional, and they are a reminder of past experiences.

See also: scarce, scarlet, scarred, unscarred.