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mars

[/mɑːrz/]
verb
estragar, danificar, prejudicar
1. to damage or spoil something, making it less perfect or attractive
The scratch mars the surface of the table.
O arranhão estraga a superfície da mesa.
2. to impair or diminish the quality or appearance of something
His rude behavior mars his otherwise good reputation.
Seu comportamento rude prejudica sua reputação por outro lado boa.
Synonyms
damagespoildefaceblemishimpairtarnish
Antonyms
enhanceimproveembellishrepair

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estragar, danificar
most common usage
Portugal
estragar, prejudicar
common usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

mars the landscape
mars one's chances
mars the beauty of something
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