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marred

[mahrd] / mɑrd /










ADJECTIVE
mutilated
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ADJECTIVE
spoiled
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Antonyms
ADJECTIVE
wounded
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Example Sentences

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Across the board, the selling of Warner Bros will have massive ramification across Tinsel town, with all but assured cuts to staff in a city that has been marred by continued production cuts.

From BBC

The hull listed to one side, and a very large, splintery gash marred the bow.

From Literature

The tournament was marred by controversy earlier in the Milan-Cortina Games after Canadian Marc Kennedy insulted a Swedish opponent who accused of cheating.

From Barron's

Eventually, mum and baby were deemed well enough to fly home but the couple's happiness was marred by news from the insurance company.

From BBC

Three-time reigning world ice dance champions Madison Chock and Evan Bates settled for a “bittersweet” silver that was marred by judging controversies.

From Los Angeles Times