C1verbformalemotionsarts
US/mɑːr/
UK/mɑː/
to spoil the quality or beauty of something
In context
Heavy rain marred the opening day of the festival.
A few small scratches marred the surface of the table.
Corruption scandals have marred the president's second term.
Words that go with mar
verb + noun
- mar the beautyUgly signs mar the beauty of the old town.
- mar a performanceTechnical problems marred the performance.
- mar enjoymentNoise from the road marred our enjoyment of the trip.
verb + preposition
- marred by violenceThe election was marred by violence.
- marred by controversyThe tournament was marred by controversy.
- marred by delaysThe project was marred by delays.