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marred

UK
/mɑːd/
US
/mɑrd/

Translations

marredadjective
more marred
Comp.
most marred
Super.
UK
/mɑːd/
US
/mɑrd/
The marred surface of the table was covered with scratches and stains.
La surface abîmée de la table était couverte de rayures et de taches.
entachéSe dit surtout d’une réputation, d’une relation ou d’un événement.
The team's victory was marred by allegations of foul play.
La victoire de l’équipe a été entachée par des accusations de tricherie.
Additional translations
endommagé
gâchéS’emploie pour une expérience, un événement ou un résultat rendu moins agréable.
Synonyms
blemished
damaged
spoiled
defaced
impairment
injured
tainted
Antonyms
unmarred
perfect
flawless
marredpast participle
UK
/mɑːd/
US
/mɑrd/
Used predicatively or attributively to describe something that has been damaged or impaired.
The once pristine mural is now marred by graffiti.
La fresque autrefois impeccable est maintenant abîmée par des graffitis.
entachéSe dit surtout d’une réputation, d’un événement ou d’une relation.
Her success was marred by criticism.
Son succès a été entaché par des critiques.
Synonyms
blemished
scarred
damaged
impaired
defaced
spoiled
tarnished
stained
flawed
ruined
disfigured
sullied
marred (alternate senses)
marked
injured
marverb

marred

Past Simple

marred
Past Simple
marred
Past Participle
marring
Gerund
UK
/mɑː/
US
/mɑr/
gâcherSens courant pour dire qu'on abîme ou qu'on compromet quelque chose.
The loud noise marred the peaceful atmosphere of the library.
Le bruit fort a gâché l'atmosphère paisible de la bibliothèque.
ternirS'emploie notamment pour une qualité, une réputation ou un effet global rendu moins bon.
The graffiti marred the pristine walls of the building.
Les graffitis ont terni les murs immaculés du bâtiment.
Additional translations
abîmerPour un dommage plus concret, physique ou visuel.
Synonyms
blemish
spoil
damage
deface
impair
ruin
injure
disfigure
Antonyms
improve
enhance
repair
fix

Definitions

marredadjective
Impaired in appearance or quality; damaged or spoiled.
The marred surface of the table was covered with scratches and stains.
Tarnished or damaged in a non-physical sense, especially of reputation, relationships, or events.
The team's victory was marred by allegations of foul play.
marredpast participle
Having been impaired or damaged; blemished.
The once pristine mural is now marred by graffiti.
marverb
To impair the appearance or quality of something.
The graffiti marred the pristine walls of the building.
To spoil or damage something, making it less perfect or less enjoyable.
The loud noise marred the peaceful atmosphere of the library.
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