Mar Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)
mar
verb
mars;
marred;
marring
mar
/ˈmɑɚ/
verb
mars;
marred;
marring
Britannica Dictionary definition of MAR
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:
to ruin the beauty or perfection of (something)
:
to hurt or damage the good condition of (something)
- A large scar marred his face.
- Her acting mars an otherwise great movie.
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— often used as (be) marred
- The report is marred by numerous errors.
- a car marred by scratches
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