mar
verb (used with object)
to damage or spoil to a certain extent; render less perfect, attractive, useful, etc.; impair or spoil.
has marred
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present perfectof mar (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The episode has marred Gay’s early tenure at Harvard — she became president in July — and sowed discord at the Ivy League campus.
From Seattle Times β Dec. 8, 2023
It is not the first time that extreme heat has marred outdoor events in South America this year.
From BBC β Dec. 3, 2023
A shortage of air-traffic controllers has marred Frontier's operations.
From Reuters β Sep. 21, 2023
The matter has been a key point of contention between the two countries that has marred an official visit meant to showcase the close ties between the U.S. and its oldest ally.
From Washington Times β Dec. 1, 2022
If he have played Some Pranks here 'tis a fool, and he has marred More than he'll ever make.
From Count Alarcos; a Tragedy by Benjamin Disraeli, Earl of Beaconsfield
