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noun

Definition of blemishnext
as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store

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verb

ˈble-mish How to pronounce blemish (audio)
1
as in to mar
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years

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2
as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a scratch blemished the finish on the car

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Recent Examples of blemish
Noun
For most, though, the worst blemish on his legacy is his treatment of Ashanti. — Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2025 Two losses to the Minnesota Timberwolves were the only blemishes on Oklahoma City’s schedule since the start of the month. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2025
Verb
Not even the loss of Kyle Bradish could blemish their sheen. — Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 28 June 2024 Despite providing the complexion with tons of hydration, this skincare formula still feels lightweight enough for acne-prone skin and would make an excellent option for those with dry yet blemished skin. — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 18 Jan. 2024 See All Example Sentences for blemish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemish
  1. defect
  2. mar
  3. damage
  4. blotch
  5. taint
  6. injure
  7. scar
  8. stain
Noun
  • Found not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, this troubled individual was committed to Whiting Forensic Hospital for up to 60 years.
    — Matthew J. Funchion, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Battery defect detection startup Glimpse raised a $10 million Series A led by Japanese electronics giant TDK's venture group.
    — Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of defect
Verb
  • Rodgers was cut by the New York Jets earlier this year following two seasons marred by an achilles injury and 6-12 overall record as the team’s starting quarterback.
    — Sean Neumann, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • For Harris and his teammates, March Madness presents an opportunity for redemption after a season marred by a dozen losses.
    — Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 19 Mar. 2025
Definition of mar
Verb
  • Driving through deep water can also damage a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • An Oregon Tesla dealership was shot up this month, damaging multiple cars and shattering windows.
    — Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of damage
Noun
  • Doctors could see white blotches and smears around those dark spaces, indicating lesions.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Overall, the geckos have pale brown bodies with several darker brown bands and lighter white blotches.
    — Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
Definition of blotch
Verb
  • The movement also was tainted by instances of rampant antisemitism, which Khalil disavowed.
    — Chelsea Bailey, Gloria Pazmino and Taylor Galgano, CNN, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The plaintiffs argue the rhetoric has tainted the policy-making process.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of taint
Verb
  • Man charged after crash that killed 5 A man was charged Friday with intoxication manslaughter after five people were killed and several injured in a late-night wreck in Austin, Texas, that involved more than a dozen vehicles on Interstate 35, authorities said.
    — Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Officials in Arkansas said Saturday morning that three people died in Independence County and 29 others were injured across eight counties as storms passed through the state overnight.
    — Bruce Shipkowski, Los Angeles Times, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of injure
Noun
  • The metaphor of showing her scars to him is a very literal metaphor, but she’s never felt the real love that comes from somebody truly seeing you.
    — Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
  • There’s a 30% to 50% chance of significant flooding and debris flows for areas in the flood watch, particularly the burn scars, said Rose Schoenfeld, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
    — Shelby Grad, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of scar
Verb
  • Although no-makeup may seem ideal in a Parisian train station, which was the inspiration behind the look, poetic taupes shape tired eyes and lips stained with last night’s lipstick speak to weary, bouffant-haired travellers instead.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
  • There are showstoppers, like the Zaveri house (also known as the House with 365 Windows) which is now stained black with grit, its grand pilasters and geometric facade carvings in dire need of restoration, and the Teen Khuniya (or Three-Cornered House), with its distinctive triangular layout.
    — Kalpana Sunder, CNN, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of stain

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