mar

Mar
definition
verb
no wrinkles marred her face
impair the appearance of; disfigure.
example
Her outfit seemed completely unscathed, however, without even a spec of dust to 'mar' its pristine appearance.
Tuesday's attempted group suicide appeared to 'mar' the largely peaceful image of the sect's campaign.
There were two distinctive scars on his face, but they did not did 'mar' his appearance.
It was towards the end of his stay, as he sat before the telephone or tapped on his cell-phone, that the first clouds appeared to 'mar' his trip.
A bitter expression crossed his features, causing angry wrinkles to 'mar' his face.
The church is currently being repainted whilst construction to the front of the Secondary School 'mars' its appearance somewhat.
The calls come amid fears of a repeat of the violence which 'marred' last year's bank holiday event when a mob went on the rampage, attacking police and burning buildings.
It was well presented with only remedial work around some of the greens 'marring' its appearance.
The Norwegians said the poll did not meet international standards and had been 'marred' by violence, most of it from government supporters.
Shia proponents of the elections will argue that while the process may be 'marred' by violence, the process in the long term could end terrorism in Iraq.
For many, the cameo was quite possibly the weakest guest appearance ever recorded, 'marring' the entire middle of a potential classic.
This year's festival is being held at Bramham Park for the first time after its four-year tenure at Temple Newsam Park was 'marred' by repeated violence.
Deep creased wrinkles 'marred' his perfect, ageless, shiny red face at his nose and mouth as he spoke in a low, whispering tone.
The fungus 'mars' the appearance of infected plants, which often exhibit powdery yellow dots on their foliage.
Fresh calls are being made for council bosses to move Leeds Music Festival from Temple Newsam Park after violence 'marred' this year's event.
In reality, only bags under his eyes and unshaven appearance 'marred' his skin.
A vision of perfection, it was of the purest, sparkling silver, with neither cut, nor blemish nor scar 'marring' any aspect of its beauty.
He wore a dark green uniform that was pressed so not a single wrinkle 'marred' the suit's perfection.
My wise, knowledgeable green eyes were younger, no wrinkles 'marring' them in the slightest.
There is to be a Fifa investigation into the scenes of violence that 'marred' the end of the World Cup qualifying playoff game between Turkey and Switzerland.
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