What does the word marring mean?

1. To inflict damage, especially disfiguring damage, on. 2. To impair the soundness, perfection, or integrity of; spoil.
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What does no marring mean?

Adjective. nonmarring (not comparable) (of a tool) Not causing damage.
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What is the verb marred?

transitive verb. 1 : to ruin or diminish the perfection or wholeness of : spoil whose life has been marred by problems with drugs— William Plummer their relations were marred by disgraceful conflicts— L. W. Beck the race was marred by a 23-car pileup— Mike Harris.
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Is Marr a word?

Someone from Marr is called a Màrnach in Scottish Gaelic. To the west, the mountain environment of the Cairngorms National Park sustains a well-developed tourist industry based on heritage and outdoor pursuits. Forestry and livestock farming are key industries, particularly in remoter areas.
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What valiantly means?

1 : possessing or acting with bravery or boldness : courageous valiant soldiers. 2 : marked by, exhibiting, or carried out with courage or determination : heroic valiant feats. valiant.
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What does it mean to fight valiantly?

in a bold and stouthearted way; bravely or courageously: The Polish troops fought valiantly in World War II, and were crucial to the Allied victory.
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What does the phrase sotto voce mean?

Definition of sotto voce

1 : under the breath : in an undertone also : in a private manner. 2 : very softly —used as a direction in music.
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What is Mar in the Bible?

Mar (from Classical Syriac: ܡܪܝ Mār(y), written with a silent final yodh) or Mor (vernacular Western Syriac pronunciation) is a title of respect in Syriac, literally meaning 'my lord'. It is given to all saints and is also used before Christian name of bishops.
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What is Mar in Spanish?

mar, la ~ (f) sea, the ~ Noun. blue, the ~ Noun. deep, the ~ Noun.
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What is the root word of marred?

The word marred can be traced back to the Old English word merran, meaning “to waste or spoil.” Marred often carries with it the sense of spoiling perfection. It can be a flaw that makes something outstanding less than perfect, such as a movie star's face marred by a scar or a career marred by controversy.
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How do you use marred in a sentence?

Marred sentence example
  • There were at least three different footprints but they were marred and nearly indistinguishable. ...
  • Violent scars marred her torso and arms. ...
  • Rhyn was unconscious again, his face marred by her blood.
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What part of speech is the word marred?

Marred is a verb - Word Type.
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Is Maring a word?

a fully mature female horse or other equine animal.
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What is marring on a house?

“Mar” is defined as “to detract from the perfection or wholeness of.”. Other definitions include damage and impairment of an item. In other words, some form of superficial damage to the appearance of the object.
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What does marring mean in insurance?

Cosmetic Marring means any disfigurement, blemish, discoloration, weathering or stretching, or the like, that alters the physical appearance of property.
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How do you pronounce marring?

Break 'marring' down into sounds: [MAAR] + [ING] - say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.
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What is Mar in Italian?

mar. verb. /maː/ past tense, past participle marred. to spoil or damage (enjoyment, beauty etc)
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What is Mar in French?

[ˈmɑːʳ ] transitive verb. (= spoil) gâcher ⧫ gâter.
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What does the name Mar mean for a girl?

The name Mar is girl's name meaning "sea". The Spanish and Portuguese word for "sea" is a Top 100 name in Spain. In America, it's sometimes used as a nickname for names like Martina and Marina, but it could also plausibly stand on its own.
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Which phrase means speaking quietly in an undertone?

To say something in a low or barely audible voice. mutter. mumble. murmur.
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What is a mezza voce?

Definition of mezza voce

: with medium or half volume —used as a direction in music.
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What's the long con?

long con (plural long cons) A scam in which the scammer takes a long period of time (usually weeks, months or longer) to defraud the victim, by first slowly gaining their trust.
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What does it mean to have a valiant heart?

adj. 1 courageous, intrepid, or stout-hearted; brave. 2 marked by bravery or courage.
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What is an act of valor definition?

: strength of mind or spirit that enables a person to encounter danger with firmness : personal bravery.
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Is valiance a word?

Valiance definition

The quality of being valiant; heroism, bravery or valour.
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