Scars
As a Noun (Plural of Scar)
- A mark left on the skin after a wound has healed (e.g., the cut on his arm healed but left a scar).
- A lasting effect of emotional or psychological pain (e.g., childhood trauma left deep emotional scars).
- A visible mark or damage on an object or surface (e.g., the old table had many scars from years of use).
As a Verb (Third-person singular of “Scar”)
- To leave a permanent mark on the skin (e.g., the accident scarred his face).
- To cause lasting emotional pain or damage (e.g., the harsh words scarred her confidence).
Word History
The word scar comes from Old Norse skarð, meaning “notch, cut, or crack.” It originally referred to physical wounds but later expanded to include emotional and symbolic damage.
Examples
- The surgery left a small scar on his knee.
- Some experiences leave emotional scars that never fade.
- The war-torn city bore the scars of destruction.
- Harsh criticism can scar a person for life.
Synonyms
Mark, wound, blemish, injury, trauma
Related Words
Cut, bruise, scratch, stain, dent
Antonyms (for emotional and physical healing)
Heal, recover, restore, mend, fade