blemish
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural
blemishes
plural
blemishes
Britannica Dictionary definition of BLEMISH
[count]
1
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a mark that makes something imperfect or less beautiful
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an unwanted mark on the surface of something
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The cream is supposed to prevent blemishes on the skin.
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The table had a few scratches and minor blemishes.
2
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a fact or event that causes people to respect someone or something less
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The book fails to mention any of the organization's many blemishes.
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The incident was/left a blemish on his record/reputation.
2
blemish
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/
verb
blemishes;
blemished;
blemishing
2
blemish
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/
verb
blemishes;
blemished;
blemishing
Britannica Dictionary definition of BLEMISH
[+ object]
:
to make (something) imperfect or less beautiful
:
to hurt or damage the good condition of (something)
— usually used as (be) blemished
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A series of burn marks blemish the table's surface.
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The incident blemished his reputation.
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Her face was wrinkled and blemished.
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His reputation was blemished [=marred] by the incident.
