scars

[US]/[skɑːz]/
[UK]/[skɑːrz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A mark left on the skin or body by a wound that has healed.; A source of mental or emotional distress.
v.To mark with scars.

Phrases & Collocations

visible scars

old scars

healing scars

covering scars

emotional scars

bearing scars

new scars

deep scars

hidden scars

faded scars

Example Sentences

she bears emotional scars from the difficult breakup.

the old oak tree was marked with scars from years of storms.

he tried to hide the scars on his arms, but they were visible.

the accident left her with permanent scars on her face.

the athlete's knees were covered in scars from years of training.

the dog had several old scars from fighting with other animals.

he carried the scars of war with him for the rest of his life.

the fire left deep scars on the building and the community.

the surgeon carefully removed the scar tissue from the wound.

time can sometimes heal emotional scars, but not always completely.

the tree's bark showed the scars of many seasons.

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