mar — to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /mɑːr/
Example Sentences
- One small typo marred the otherwise perfect presentation.
- His terrible jokes marred what should have been a romantic dinner.
- The scandal marred the politician's previously spotless career.
mar
VERB[/mɑːr/]
to damage or spoil the appearance or quality of something
A single ink drop fell and marred the finished calligraphy scroll.
MAR(Mars/war) — acting like the destructive god of war MARS, the invading army marched to mar the peaceful village.
The loose shopping cart crashed into the new car, leaving a deep scratch to mar the shiny red paint.
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'merran' meaning to hinder or obstruct, related to Old Saxon 'merren' and Old High German 'merren'. The word is of Germanic origin with uncertain ultimate etymology.
Breakdown
Simple root word with no morpheme breakdown - 'mar' is the base form, a monosyllabic word of Germanic origin
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“One small typo marred the otherwise perfect presentation.”
“His terrible jokes marred what should have been a romantic dinner.”
“The scandal marred the politician's previously spotless career.”
“Don't let one bad review mar your confidence as a chef.”
📚Related Words
Want to master 27,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.