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scars

The correct spelling is scars.

How to pronounce scars

/skɑɹz/
noun

IPA: /skɑɹz/

Say it like: Sca-rs

The correct spelling is scars. A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound. For example: "Seeing his parents die in a car crash scarred him for life."

Usage Examples

Seeing his parents die in a car crash scarred him for life.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.
  2. 2.(by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.
  3. 3.Any permanent mark resulting from damage.
  4. 4.A cliff or rock outcrop.
  5. 5.A rock in the sea breaking out from the surface of the water.

verb

  1. 1.To mark the skin permanently.
  2. 2.To form a scar.
  3. 3.To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.

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