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scar

verb [T often passive]
 
 
/skɑːr/ US  /skɑːr/ (-rr-)

Definition

C2 to leave a scar: He was scarred as a result of the fire.figurative His experiences in the army left him scarred for life (= had a serious mental effect on him for the rest of his life).Skin complaints and blemishes
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