SCAR Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun (1)

Definition of scar

as in defect

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the scars left by carelessly scratching the car door with one's keys

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scar

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noun (2)

ˈskär

as in cliff

a steep wall of rock, earth, or ice at the next bend in the river, a scar of red sandstone steeply rises to over 100 feet

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scar

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verb

as in to bruise

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Recent Examples of scar

Noun

Pasquantio’s right thumb has two scars, the latest the result of a right-hamate fracture that had sidelined him since June 14. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026 The patient ended up hospitalized for two weeks and now has a permanent scar on her face. — Michelle Marchante july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Verb

Crockett and her supporters are prying open fissures that will scar whichever candidate emerges. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 5 Feb. 2026 Around 50 million people worldwide live with this infection, and every year, about 242,000 people die, mostly because long‑term infection can scar the liver or lead to liver cancer. — Pranjal Malewar, New Atlas, 19 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for scar

Recent Examples of Synonyms for scar

Noun

In most cases, a brittle solid will have a teeny, tiny defect — a crack at the scale of tens of nanometers.

— Rohini Subrahmanyam, Quanta Magazine, 10 July 2026
The Adidas Defender 5 bag comes with the brand’s lifetime warranty, which covers material and/or workmanship defects (normal wear and tear is to be expected and not covered).

— Tim Chan, Footwear News, 9 July 2026

Definition of defect

Noun

Reached via Torremuelle station and a short walk to the coastline, the small cove is framed by rocky cliffs and greenery rather than rows of restaurants and sun loungers.

— Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Visit Deception Pass, Washington’s most popular state park, for its dramatic cliffs, turquoise waters, and iconic bridge.

— Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 11 July 2026

Definition of cliff

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Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing.

— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026
Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing.

— Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Definition of blotch

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Built around a towering sandstone escarpment that rises through the centre of the property, surrounded by a deliciously cold pool, the architecture was conceived in careful negotiation with the landscape.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
The tents are perched on top of escarpment with views of the TK below.

— Judy Koutsky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026

Definition of escarpment

Verb

After the game, Tillman showed up at the press area without shoes on, his sock bloodied where a defender’s cleat had pierced his boot.

— Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 2 July 2026
Tillman, whose right foot was bloodied before the kick because a Bosnian player stepped on it, still arced a shot over five standing Bosnians, into an unsaveable spot that keeper Nikola Vasilj almost dared Tillman to target.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 2 July 2026

Definition of bloody

Noun

The European side then notched up a third goal from Hans Vanaken just before the hour mark, before Romelu Lukaku wrapped up the victory with a late strike in injury time.

— Lee Ying Shan,Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 7 July 2026
The Americans evened the score at the 31-minute mark on another exquisite free kick from Malik Tillman, who scored a similar goal in the previous game against Bosnia.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of mark

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The optical illusion reminded early settlers of the blockades of wooden stakes, or palisades, built around forts to ward off threats.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 May 2026
In 2014, the regional nonprofit group SOS Sahel came to Barkadroussou and taught villagers to stabilize the dunes by building palisades of palm fronds.

— Julie Bourdin, NPR, 11 Apr. 2026

Definition of palisade

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