mar

/mˈɑː/

/ˈmɑɹ/

[noun] [verb]

Mar

[NOUN]

the month following February and preceding April

synonyms : March

a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

synonyms : blemish

defect

to mar

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

make imperfect

synonyms : deflower

impair

spoil

vitiate

destroy or injure severely

synonyms : mutilate

Examples

1. The outcome of the court case will make or mar the future of the business.

2. The failure to address the issue in a timely manner had made or marred the team's chances of winning the championship.

3. The man had gotten married at a young age and struggled to balance his personal and professional responsibilities, recognizing that a young man married is a young man marred.

4. Other flaws marred the body.

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