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scar vs disfigure

disfigure vs scar

scar is a noun but disfigure is not a noun.

scar and disfigure both are verbs.

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

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