mar
/mɑː(ɹ)/verb
To damage something or make it less good or attractive.
Example sentence
- “Heavy rain marred the opening day of the festival.”
Slightly formal and almost always in reports of spoiled occasions: an event 'marred by violence'.
Related words
marathonA long-distance running race covering 42.195 kilometres, or about 26 miles.mapA drawing or image of an area, real or imagined, that shows where places and features are located in relation to each other.marinateTo soak food in a seasoned liquid so it takes on flavor before cooking.mantelThe shelf over a fireplace, which can also help support the chimney structure above it.markdownA price cut meant to encourage people to buy.mansionA very big, grand house, typically owned by rich people.