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mar vs scratch

scratch vs mar

mar and scratch both are nouns.

mar and scratch both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
mar Yes No Yes No
scratch Yes No Yes No
As nouns, scratch is a hyponym of mar; that is, scratch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than mar:
  • mar: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
  • scratch: an indication of damage
mar (noun) scratch (noun)
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) an indication of damage
(golf) a handicap of zero strokes
poor handwriting
a harsh noise made by scraping
dry mash for poultry
a line indicating the location of the start of a race or a game
a competitor who has withdrawn from competition
informal terms for money
a depression scratched or carved into a surface
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
mar (verb) scratch (verb)
destroy or injure severely cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
make imperfect cause friction
carve, cut, or etch into a material or surface
gather (money or other resources) together over time
remove by erasing or crossing out or as if by drawing a line
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
postpone indefinitely or annul something that was scheduled
Difference between mar and scratch

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