What does "mar" mean?

1. (to spoil or damage) to ruin or damage the quality or appearance of something. 2. (a blemish) a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

mar

v. · n.

US //ˈmɑɹ// UK //mˈɑː// mar

1 to spoil or damage (v.)
B2 Upper Intermediate Literary

to ruin or damage the quality or appearance of something.

to damage or spoil the integrity, perfection, or appearance of something. Transitive; requires a direct object.

Example

A large scratch marred the surface of the beautiful wooden table.

Example

The pristine landscape was marred by the sudden appearance of industrial pylons, which many locals felt ruined the valley's natural aesthetic.
2 a blemish (n.)
C2 Proficiency Archaic Literary

a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.

a physical blemish, mark, or imperfection that detracts from the whole.

Example

The old mirror had a small mar in the corner where the glass had chipped.

Example

Every tiny mar on the antique vase told a story of its long journey through several generations of the same family.