left ... scar• That affairleft a permanent scar on my heart and I was afraid of reopening it.• Trade embargoes, lifted now, prevented children from getting immunizations, and many are left with the scars of polio.• The Acid Era has left its scars on the man.• Although you have killed the White Spot parasites, they have left scars and marks, which are still irritating your fish.• However, there was also another difference, a doggedinnervoiceinsisted: Luke's kissesleft scars.• Since now I was sure that his lowerleft leg had scars on it.• Apparently randomviolence in certain streets enlivened the working day - but sometimesleft physical scars.• But the deeper imprint of the central authority, and the harsher side to its reformist zeal, left scars.
bears the scars• The morning after, Jim Bobbears the scars of a sojourn in the moshpit.• This boat was used in an Indiana Jones film and still bears the scars.• His twice broken kneecap still bears the scars - for Lawrence today was the test he's been waiting for.
scarred for life• His friend will be scarred for life.• Meanwhile, Steve's coming to terms with being scarred for life.• She'd be scarred for life.• Children are particularly at risk, and can be scarred for life from a seriousencounter.
Originscar1
(1300-1400)Old Frenchescare, from Late Latineschara, from Greek