scars

NOUN

blemish from previous injury or illness

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blister crater defect discoloration disfigurement flaw scab wound

STRONG

cicatrice cicatrix hurt mark pockmark track

Antonyms

STRONGEST

perfection strength

VERB

mark, hurt

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disfigure injure maim mar traumatize

STRONG

beat blemish brand cut damage deface flaw pinch score scratch slash stab

Antonyms

STRONGEST

aid cure heal help

STRONG

adorn beautify decorate embellish fix lose mend ornament repair smooth

WEAK

perfect

Example Sentences

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Jurin took the artistically composed photos that accompanied the announcement, which showed Cocona's scars from top surgery, while Chisa did their makeup.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

Only one passenger survived, Briton Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, who has said he has "significant psychological scars" following the crash -- in which his brother died -- and "constant unanswered questions" about why it took place.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

But some economists argue that the move could be premature at a time the economy is already showing scars from the conflict.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

I have no scars to show for it — only memories born of breaking bread, or rather breadsticks, with loved ones.

From Salon • Jun. 3, 2026

She’d thought they were only half an inch long, but this close up, Akira realized the scars were only the beginning.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz