Scared vs. Scarred 

"Scared" vs. "Scarred" in English

What Is Their Main Difference?

They only have similar dictations. 'Scared' defines someone or something frightened, whereas, 'scarred' refers to someone or something having a mark.

Differences

'Scared' refers to someone frightened, while, 'scarred' describes someone with a mark or a scar. Look at the examples below:

Example

Look at how scared they are.

I touched his scarred forehead gently.

Similarities

They only have similar dictations.

Are They Interchangeable?

They cannot be used interchangeably because they have different meanings. 'Scared' describes someone frightened, while, 'scarred' means someone who has a mark or scar. Compare:

Example

✓ The lady was scared to death.

X The lady was scarred to death.

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