Main Entry: ¹mar

Pronunciation: \ˈmär\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): marred; mar·ring

Etymology: Middle English marren, from Old English mierran to obstruct, waste; akin to Old High German merren to obstruct

Date: before 12th century

1 : to detract from the perfection or wholeness of : spoil
2 archaic a : to inflict serious bodily harm on b : destroy

synonyms see injure