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Meaning of bear the scars | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To live with emotional damage caused by past events that cannot be easily forgotten.

Examples

“She still bore the scars of a very acrimonious divorce, which made her wary of new commitments.”

CEFR level

C1

Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

bear up bear upon bear with bear witness bear-bait bear-baited