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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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   BLEMISH definition: 1. a mark on something that spoils its appearance: 2. a fault in a person's character: 3. to…. Learn more.

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   : a noticeable imperfection. especially : one that seriously impairs appearance. Synonyms. Verb. darken. mar. poison. spoil. stain. taint. tarnish. touch. vitiate. Noun. blight. blotch. defect. deformity. disfigurement. excrescence. excrescency.

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   Blemish definition: to destroy or diminish the perfection of. See examples of BLEMISH used in a sentence.

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

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   If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › blemishBlemish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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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. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLEMISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary - Cambridge...

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   BLEMISH definition: a mark that spoils the appearance of someone or something. Learn more.

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   Blemish definition: A small mark that makes the appearance of something less attractive.

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    1. A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. [...] 2. A blemish on something is a small fault in it. [...] 3. If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past. [...] More. Conjugations of 'blemish' present simple: I blemish, you blemish [...]

11. www.britannica.com › dictionary › blemishBlemish Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    BLEMISH meaning: 1 : a mark that makes something imperfect or less beautiful an unwanted mark on the surface of something; 2 : a fact or event that causes people to respect someone or something less.