mar

• Ein Fehler, Defekt oder Schönheitsmakel, der das Aussehen von etwas beeinträchtigt, besonders eine Narbe oder ein Fleck auf der Haut.

A noun referring to a mark, blemish, or flaw that spoils the appearance of something, especially on a person's body.

1. Blemish or defectB2formal

   A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something, especially on a person's body.

   Schönheitsfehler

   • The scar was a small mar on her otherwise flawless skin.
   • A tiny mar in the paint made the table look imperfect.
   • He tried to hide the mar on the wooden surface with polish.
   • The accident left a permanent mar on his cheek.

   Synonymeblemishdefectflawimperfectionmarkscarspotstain

• Verb, das angibt, dass etwas beschädigt, verdorben oder in seiner Qualität oder seinem Aussehen beeinträchtigt wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of damaging, spoiling, or impairing the quality or appearance of something.

1. Spoil or damageB2formal

   To detract from the perfection or quality of something; to spoil or impair.

   Verderben

   • The beautiful view was marred by the construction site.
   • A single mistake can mar an otherwise perfect record.
   • The celebration was marred by the sudden rainstorm.

   Synonymeblemishblotdamagedefacedisfigureflawimpairruinscarspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonymeadornbeautifybenefitenhanceimproveperfect

2. Severely injure or destroyC1formal

   To cause serious damage or injury to something, often beyond repair.

   Schwer beschädigen oder zerstören

   • The explosion marred the building beyond recognition.
   • The scandal marred his reputation for years.
   • The war marred the landscape with craters and ruins.

   Synonymedamagedestroydevastateimpairmanglemutilateravageruinshatterwreck

   Antonymefixhealmendrepairrestore