scar
Plural
scars
1
a mark that is left on one's skin after a wound or cut has healed
- A scar is a permanent mark on the skin that remains after a wound or injury has healed.
- Scars can vary in appearance, from flat and pale to raised and red, depending on the type of injury and individual healing process.
- Common causes of scars include cuts, burns, surgical incisions, acne, and injuries.
- While scars cannot be completely removed, treatments such as laser therapy, steroid injections, or surgical revision can help improve their appearance.
- Scars may also carry emotional significance, serving as reminders of past experiences or trauma.
2
a lasting sign or trace of damage, suffering, or loss
- The war left deep scars on the nation's memory.
- The scandal left a permanent scar on the company's reputation.
- The abandoned buildings were scars on the city's landscape.
- The argument left a scar on their friendship.
- The tragedy left scars that never fully healed.