scrape vs mar

scrape and mar both are nouns.

scrape and mar both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
scrape	Yes	No	Yes	No
mar	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, mar is a hypernym of scrape; that is, mar is a word with a broader meaning than scrape:

scrape: an indication of damage
mar: a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

Other hypernyms of scrape include blemish, defect.

scrape (noun)	mar (noun)
an indication of damage	a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
a deep bow with the foot drawn backwards (indicating excessive humility)
a harsh noise made by scraping
an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off

scrape (verb)	mar (verb)
scratch repeatedly	destroy or injure severely
bruise, cut, or injure the skin or the surface of	make imperfect
cut the surface of; wear away the surface of
gather (money or other resources) together over time
make by scraping
bend the knees and bow in a servile manner

Difference between scrape and mar

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