scar
//skɑːr//
Noun
scarSingular
scarsPlural
1
A mark left on the skin or other tissue after a wound, burn, or injury has healed.
He has a scar on his knee from when he fell off his bike.
2
A lasting emotional or psychological effect of a traumatic or distressing experience.
The experience left emotional scars that took years to heal.
3
A mark or blemish on a surface or object that spoils its appearance.
The table had a scar where someone had spilled hot coffee.
Verb
scarsPresent tense
scarredPast tense
scarredPast participle
scarringPresent participle
scarsThird-person singular
1
To mark with a scar or scars; to leave a permanent mark on skin or tissue.
The accident scarred his face permanently.
2
To cause lasting emotional or psychological damage to someone.
The experience scarred him for life.