noun

1. A permanent mark on the skin, sometimes caused by the healing of a wound.

2. (by extension) A permanent negative effect on someone's mind, caused by a traumatic experience.

3. Any permanent mark resulting from damage.

Synonyms: cicatrice, cicatrix

verb

1. To mark the skin permanently.

2. To form a scar.

3. To affect deeply in a traumatic manner.

   “Seeing his parents die in a car crash scarred him for life.”