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as in tainted
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors
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as in injured
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions
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Recent Examples of marred
Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Clark, who’s coming off a sophomore WNBA season marred by injuries, was invited to join Unrivaled after her rookie season but opted for rest after playing a full calendar year beginning with her senior campaign in Iowa.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys have been marred by the lack of playoff success since Aikman left the building, and there’s nothing from Romo’s career in the win column that should be worth exacerbating.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The case confounded investigators for years, while the case was marred by false confessions, allegations of intimidation, and thousands of tips.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Infractions alone essentially marred two second-half drives for Denver's offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs began their 2025 campaign with losses to the Chargers and Eagles marred by uncharacteristic mistakes from key players that cost them a chance at a late victory.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The show was marred only by an audio mix that dimmed Coleman’s evocative voice amid a wash of instruments — at least from this reviewer’s spot in the Fox — but the Red Clay Strays’ impact shone through nevertheless.
—Brian McCollum, Freep.com, 5 Oct. 2025
So long as Gabriel can avoid critical mistakes and turnovers that marred Joe Flacco's four-game stint as Cleveland's starter, the rookie should have a chance to keep the Browns in this contest and guide them to a second win over NFC North competition.
—Jacob Camenker, USA Today, 5 Oct. 2025
Clark, who’s coming off a sophomore WNBA season marred by injuries, was invited to join Unrivaled after her rookie season but opted for rest after playing a full calendar year beginning with her senior campaign in Iowa.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
The Cowboys have been marred by the lack of playoff success since Aikman left the building, and there’s nothing from Romo’s career in the win column that should be worth exacerbating.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
During a season when even the most successful night of the year is marred by a devastating injury to the team’s best player, there are still glimmers of hope for the Dolphins.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2025
The case confounded investigators for years, while the case was marred by false confessions, allegations of intimidation, and thousands of tips.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 30 Sep. 2025
Infractions alone essentially marred two second-half drives for Denver's offense.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
The Chiefs began their 2025 campaign with losses to the Chargers and Eagles marred by uncharacteristic mistakes from key players that cost them a chance at a late victory.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marred
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To this day, their armed forces remain tainted by the weight of their misrule and repression some 50 years ago.—
Kristina Mani,
The Conversation,
23 Sep. 2025
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King Charles’ brother, Prince Andrew, has been tainted by his own friendship with Epstein.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Multiple incidents involving interference allegations and other voting issues were reported in the weeks leading up to the 2024 presidential election, including voter registration ballots being damaged and ballot collection boxes being set on fire.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Gaza Strip itself has been nearly leveled, with the United Nations estimating 78% of structures having been damaged or destroyed, leaving a monumental task of rebuilding for whoever will govern the enclave next.—
Emily Feng,
NPR,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That loop — imperfect at first, refined over years — builds skill.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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There were some imperfect moments, though.—
Joe Kozlowski,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If a toilet seat is stained, go ahead and buy a replacement.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In his third season in Boulder, coach Deion Sanders continues to lament an issue that ruined his first season and stained his second.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kerzka and the others did their best to comfort them, to bandage small wounds; the most critically injured were already at the hospital.—
Georgea Kovanis,
Freep.com,
5 Oct. 2025
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When Odegaard came off injured in the first half against Leeds and then Nottingham Forest, Arteta opted to replace him with Ethan Nwaneri, who impressed in both games.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many careers in prizefighting are defined by economic hardship, spoiled relationships, and brain damage.—
Dan Brooks,
The Atlantic,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their party gets spoiled when a CCTV camera operator calls to inform the police.—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As for her glam, Strogoff wore her bright blonde hair in loose mermaid waves and darkened her eyebrows to a near black for a bold contrast.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Their views on the economy's trajectory have darkened, with only 25 percent saying in September that things were getting better, down from 28 percent in August.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This ultimately hurts the American people, the people who pay their salaries.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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But the sale also diminishes some hopes that Berkshire would buy Oxy in its entirety, potentially hurting the stock.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Marred.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marred. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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