nasty scratch

Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words

describes a severe and unpleasant-looking mark

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Examples (10)

  • The cat left a nasty scratch on his arm.
  • She developed a nasty scratch after falling in the woods.
  • Be careful with that barbed wire; it can give you a nasty scratch.
  • He noticed a nasty scratch on his face this morning.
  • This nasty scratch looks like it might need a bandage.
  • Despite its appearance, the nasty scratch wasn't very deep.
  • The child cried because of the nasty scratch on her knee.
  • I hope this nasty scratch doesn't leave a permanent scar.
  • He applied antiseptic to the nasty scratch immediately.
  • A nasty scratch on his hand was the only injury from the accident.