scar

[skɑː(r)]

scar Definition

  • 1a mark left on the skin or within body tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely and fibrous connective tissue has developed
  • 2a lasting effect of grief, fear, or other emotion left on a person's character by a traumatic experience

Using scar: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "scar" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The scar on her forehead was from a childhood accident.

  • Example

    The emotional scars from the war still haunt him.

  • Example

    The scar tissue in his lungs made it difficult for him to breathe.

scar Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for scar

Antonyms for scar

Phrases with scar

  • to heal and form a scar

    Example

    The wound will scar over in a few weeks.

  • to have lasting effects from a traumatic experience

    Example

    She bears the scars of her abusive childhood.

  • fibrous connective tissue that forms at the site of a wound or injury

    Example

    The scar tissue in his knee made it difficult for him to walk.

Origins of scar

from Old French 'escharre', from Late Latin 'eschara', from Greek 'eskharā́', meaning 'hearth'

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Summary: scar in Brief

A 'scar' [skɑː(r)] is a mark left on the skin or tissue where a wound, burn, or sore has not healed completely. It can also refer to the lasting emotional effects of a traumatic experience. Examples include 'The scar on her forehead was from a childhood accident.' and 'The emotional scars from the war still haunt him.' Phrases like 'scar over' and 'bear the scars' describe the healing process and lasting effects of scars.

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