marring

verb

present participle of mar
1
as in tainting
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable mar a politician's reputation with scurrilous rumors

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2
as in damaging
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of the once glossy surface is now marred by numerous small pits and abrasions

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Recent Examples of marring An optional front rack on both models adds instant utility without marring the retro-fantastic looks. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 In Strasbourg, groups of Palace supporters clashed among themselves in a square in the city centre, marring the occasion. — Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 28 May 2026 Lined with live oaks and old-fashioned, busy storefronts, this artsy town on the Gulf of Mexico has no commercial development marring its shoreline. — Valerie Fraser Luesse, Southern Living, 16 June 2026 Ancient lava fields can be seen as dark lunar maria marring the silvery lunar surface, which themselves are threaded with bright streaks of reflective debris strewn across the surface by violent asteroid strikes. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026 Now, her engagement to the most influential eligible Commander in Gilead has been called off, marring her reputation. — Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 27 May 2026 The demoralizing graffiti marring the main entrance to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 360 Lenox Ave. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 12 Feb. 2026 Miles Bridges and Moussa Diabate, along with Detroit’s Isaiah Stewart and Jalen Duren, were ejected for fighting, marring what was an intriguing game between the top team in the Eastern Conference and the one featuring the NBA’s longest current win streak. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 10 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marring
  1. tainting
  2. damaging
  3. spoiling
  4. injuring
  5. staining
  6. compromising
  7. darkening
  8. crippling
Verb
  • District Court Judge Tony Graf ordered measures to prevent the comments by Utah County prosecutor Christopher Ballard from tainting potential jurors should the case go to trial.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 26 June 2026
  • The case has attracted enormous media attention and concerns from both sides about misinformation tainting the potential jury pool.
    — Rebecca Boone, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
Definition of tainting
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  • Using X-ray and advanced sensors, PNNL scientists have been able to monitor material health without damaging components being tested.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 2 July 2026
  • How to Remove Deodorant Stains With Baking Soda Baking soda is a natural deodorizer and a mild abrasive that helps lift both fresh and set-in deodorant stains without damaging fabrics, says Sokolowski.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 July 2026
Definition of damaging
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  • Without spoiling too much, Rick and Morty make a cameo in the pilot in a very meta scene.
    — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 6 July 2026
  • At a certain point, the admiration for Paraguay’s underdog defiance and spoiling strategy gave way to exasperation.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
Definition of spoiling
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  • On Sunday, Russia bombarded Ukraine’s capital city of Kyiv with dozens of missiles and hundreds of strike drones, killing at least 11 and injuring scores more, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and media reports.
    — Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 7 July 2026
  • The overnight attack comes just days after Russia launched a deadly assault on Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday morning, killing at least 31 people and injuring more than 80.
    — Tiago Ventura, Time, 6 July 2026
Definition of injuring
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  • Purchase a masonry cleaning solution that includes degreasing solid agents or agents that remove plant staining and mold.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • This is how to safely clean a jute rug without fraying or staining the fibers.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of staining
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  • Paired with the Arach&Cloz Crewneck Sweater and Cushionaire Weston Flats, this outfit has an air of sophistication without compromising its cool, casual comfort.
    — Aly Walansky, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Even professionals in their prime walked away rather than risk compromising their brains.
    — Tim Graham, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of compromising
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  • Auto-correct tools generally brighten photos, but this one also knows when an image needs darkening.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026
  • Moonrise will take place across North America in blue hour, when the sky is darkening but still retains color — perfect timing.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of darkening
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  • Florida didn’t have the cap space to work out the shorter term deal without crippling its ability to make other moves this offseason to enhance the roster.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Eddie Marsan also delivers a sympathetic turn as the sad sack dad worn down by the effects of capitalism and sometimes crippling OCD.
    — Jon O'Brien, Vulture, 26 June 2026
Definition of crippling

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