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   blemish

   /ˈblɛmɪʃ/

   noun

   • 1. a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something: "the girl's hands were without a blemish" Similar imperfectionfaultflawdefectdeformitydiscolorationdisfigurementbruisescarpitpockmarkpockscratchdentchipnotchnicklinescorecutincisiongashmarkstreakspotfleckdotblotstainsmearpatchtracespeckspeckleblotchsmudgesmutsmirchfingermarkfingerprintimpressionimprintmarkingblazestripebirthmarkinformal:splotchsplodgetechnical:stigmaOpposite enhancement
   • ▪ a moral defect or fault: "the offences were an uncharacteristic blemish on an otherwise clean record" Similar defectfaultfailingflawimperfectionfrailtyfallibilityfoibleviceshortcomingweaknessweak spotweak pointdeficiencylimitationblottaintstainsmirchdishonourdisgraceOpposite virtue

   verb

   • 1. spoil the appearance or quality of (something): "his reign as world champion has been blemished by controversy" Similar marspoilimpairdisfigureblightdefaceflawmarkspotspeckleblotchdiscolourscarruindestroywreckbe a blot on the landscaperare:disfeaturesullytarnishbesmirchblackensmirchstainblottaintsoilbefoulspoilruindirtydisgracemardamagedefamecalumniateinjureharmhurtunderminedebasedegradedenigratedishonourstigmatizeinformal:drag through the mudrare:vitiateOpposite enhance

   Word Origin late Middle English (as a verb): from Old French ble(s)miss-, lengthened stem of ble(s)mir ‘make pale, injure’; probably of Germanic origin.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLEMISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   A blemish is a mark or fault that spoils the appearance or character of something or someone. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see synonyms and examples from the Cambridge Dictionary.

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   A blemish is a noticeable imperfection, especially one that seriously impairs appearance. Learn the synonyms, examples, word history, and medical and kids definitions of blemish from Merriam-Webster.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLEMISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   A blemish is a mark or fault that spoils the appearance or character of something or someone. Learn how to use this word in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and listen to the pronunciation.

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   verb (used with object) to destroy or diminish the perfection of: The book is blemished by those long, ineffective descriptions. Synonyms: deface, impair, damage, mar, injure, taint, tarnish, spot, sully, stain. Antonyms: repair, purify.

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   A blemish is a small flaw. If you borrow your brother's brand new bicycle, you'd better be careful — what might seem like the tiniest blemish to you might be a horribly ruined paint job to him.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLEMISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A blemish is a small mark or flaw that spoils something's appearance or quality. Learn how to use the word as a noun or a verb, and see synonyms and examples from various sources.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › blemishBlemish - definition of blemish by The Free Dictionary

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   A blemish is a small mark or flaw that makes something less attractive or perfect. Find out the origin, usage and examples of the word blemish and its synonyms in different dictionaries and thesauri.