mar (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /mɑːr/
Definition
To damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something.
Examples
The stain will mar the surface of the antique table.
His reputation was marred by the scandal.
Scratches marred the finish of the new car.
How to Use mar
- mar something (collocation)
- To damage or spoil something. — "Don't let a little rain mar your enjoyment of the festival."
- marred by (prepositional phrase)
- Spoiled or damaged because of a specific negative thing. — "His performance was marred by a technical difficulty."
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