marred

• Décrit quelque chose qui a été endommagé, gâché ou défiguré, souvent en réduisant sa qualité ou son apparence d'origine.

Describes something that has been damaged, spoiled, or disfigured, often diminishing its original quality or appearance.

1. Damaged or spoiledB2formal

   Blemished, damaged, or disfigured, especially by injury, wear, or rough treatment.

   abîmé, endommagé

   • The antique tabletop was marred by deep scratches and stains.
   • Her otherwise perfect complexion was marred by a small scar.
   • The concert was marred by technical difficulties and poor acoustics.

   Synonymesblemisheddamageddisfiguredflawedimpairedruinedscarredspoiled

   Antonymesflawlessimpeccableintactperfectpristineunblemishedundamagedunspoiled

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'endommager, de gâter ou de dégrader la qualité ou l'apparence de quelque chose.

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.

   gâter, altérer

   • 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.

   Synonymesblemishblotdamagedefacedisfigureflawimpairruinscarspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antonymesadornbeautifybenefitenhanceimproveperfect

2. Severely injure or destroyC1formal

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

   Gravement endommager ou détruire

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

   Synonymesdamagedestroydevastateimpairmanglemutilateravageruinshatterwreck

   Antonymesfixhealmendrepairrestore