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gouge vs mar

mar vs gouge

gouge and mar both are nouns.

gouge and mar both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
gouge Yes No Yes No
mar Yes No Yes No
As nouns, mar is a hypernym of gouge; that is, mar is a word with a broader meaning than gouge:
  • gouge: an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
  • mar: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
Other hypernyms of gouge include blemish, defect.
As verbs, mar is a hypernym of gouge; that is, mar is a word with a broader meaning than gouge:
  • gouge: force with the thumb
  • mar: destroy or injure severely
Other hypernyms of gouge include mutilate.
gouge (noun) mar (noun)
the act of gouging a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
and edge tool with a blade like a trough for cutting channels or grooves
an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
gouge (verb) mar (verb)
force with the thumb destroy or injure severely
make a groove in make imperfect
obtain by coercion or intimidation
Difference between gouge and mar

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