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MARRING Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word marring. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word marring. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for MARRING

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blemish
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

verb

• mar or spoil the appearance of

• mar or impair with a flaw

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

impair
verbv
verb

• make worse or less effective

• make imperfect

spoil
verbv
noun

• (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)

• the act of spoiling something by causing damage to it

• the act of stripping and taking by force

verb

• make a mess of, destroy or ruin

• become unfit for consumption or use

• alter from the original

• treat with excessive indulgence

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• have a strong desire or urge to do something

• destroy and strip of its possession

• make imperfect

damage
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the occurrence of a change for the worse

• loss of military equipment

• the act of damaging something or someone

• the amount of money needed to purchase something

• any harm or injury resulting from a violation of a legal right

verb

• inflict damage upon

• suffer or be susceptible to damage

deface
verbv
verb

• mar or spoil the appearance of

disfigure
verbv
verb

• mar or spoil the appearance of

disfigurement
nounn
noun

• an appearance that has been spoiled or is misshapen

• the act of damaging the appearance or surface of something

flaw
nounn
noun

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• defect or weakness in a person's character

• an imperfection in a plan or theory or legal document that causes it to fail or that reduces its effectiveness

verb

• add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

mar
verbv
noun

• a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

• the month following February and preceding April

verb

• make imperfect

• destroy or injure severely

ruin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

• a ruined building

• the process of becoming dilapidated

• an event that results in destruction

• failure that results in a loss of position or reputation

• destruction achieved by causing something to be wrecked or ruined

verb

• destroy completely; damage irreparably

• destroy or cause to fail

• reduce to bankruptcy

• reduce to ruins

• deprive of virginity

• fall into ruin

defect
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an imperfection in a bodily system

• a failing or deficiency

• an imperfection in an object or machine

• a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

verb

• desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army

deflower
verbv
verb

• deprive of virginity

• make imperfect

march
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

• a degree granted for the successful completion of advanced study of architecture

• the month following February and preceding April

• a steady advance

• a procession of people walking together

• district consisting of the area on either side of a border or boundary of a country or an area

• genre of music written for marching

verb

• march in a procession

• force to march

• walk fast, with regular or measured steps; walk with a stride

• march in protest; take part in a demonstration

• walk ostentatiously

• cause to march or go at a marching pace

• lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

mutilate
verbv
verb

• damage or injure severely

• alter so as to make unrecognizable

• destroy or injure severely

vitiate
verbv
verb

• corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality

• make imperfect

• take away the legal force of or render ineffective

Best Hypernyms For MARRING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for marring, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
appearance damage maim
Phrases (2)
gregorian calendar monthvisual aspect

Alternatives for BLEMISH

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