scar

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scar /sk'ɑːr/ (scars scarring scarred)
1 [N-COUNT]
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.
2 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
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.
3 [VERB] usu passive, be V-ed, V-ed
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.
4 [N-COUNT]
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.
5 [VERB] V n
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.

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