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scar vs deface

deface vs scar

scar is a noun but deface is not a noun.

scar and deface both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
scar Yes No Yes No
deface No No Yes No
As verbs, deface is a hypernym of scar; that is, deface is a word with a broader meaning than scar:
  • scar: mark with a scar
  • deface: mar or spoil the appearance of
Other hypernyms of scar include blemish, disfigure.
scar (noun) deface (noun)
an indication of damage
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
scar (verb) deface (verb)
mark with a scar mar or spoil the appearance of
Difference between scar and deface

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