marred

"The navigator corrected the course of the ship."

"My sister was careless about her deadlines, often turning in assignments late. "

"The court returned a sentence of guilt in the first charge, but innocence in the second."

"The strong winds troubled the still water in the lake, creating ripples. "

"The complicated instructions for the science project perplexed the students. "

"The new schedule caused confusion among the students. "

"After a long week of exams, she indulged in a large slice of chocolate cake. "

"The car cossets its occupants in comfort."

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

"I remember my grandmother's smile; it's a clear image in my mind. "

"He said he didn’t do it, but the evidence was otherwise."

"Her skin was covered with tiny scratches."