mar

• Substantivo que designa uma marca, defeito ou imperfeição que prejudica a aparência de algo, especialmente no corpo humano; também pode indicar mancha, cicatriz ou sinal.

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.

   Mácula

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblemishdefectflawimperfectionmarkscarspotstain

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de danificar, estragar ou piorar a qualidade ou a aparência de algo.

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.

   Estragar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblemishblotdamagedefacedisfigureflawimpairruinscarspoilsullytainttarnish

   Antônimosadornbeautifybenefitenhanceimproveperfect

2. Severely injure or destroyC1formal

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

   Danificar ou destruir gravemente

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

   Sinônimosdamagedestroydevastateimpairmanglemutilateravageruinshatterwreck

   Antônimosfixhealmendrepairrestore