Synonyms for

Marred

Verb / mɑ:rd / Another word for marred — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

damaged, spoiled, or disfigured

Synonyms & similar words

mar vitiate mutilate scarred spoil impair deflower blemished defaced scarred impaired damaged spoiled ruined disfigured tarnished flawed stained corrupted blemished injured wrecked blotted deformed defiled discolored marked

Example sentences

  1. The storm marred our picnic by blowing away the plates and cups.
  2. I accidentally marred my new shoes by spilling paint on them.
  3. The graffiti on the wall marred the beauty of the building.
  4. The scratch on the car's paintwork marred its appearance.
  5. His argument with his friend marred his mood for the rest of the day.

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  • The best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley, An' lea'e us nought but grief an' pain, For promised joy. - Robert Burns
  • The future is something which everyone reaches at the rate of sixty minutes an hour, whatever he does, whoever he is. - C.S. Lewis
  • The most difficult thing in life is to know yourself. - Thales

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