English Dictionary
Definition of “blemish”
blemish (ˈblɛmɪʃ
)
Definitions
noun
- a defect; flaw; stain
verb
- (tr) to flaw the perfection of; spoil; tarnish
Word Origin
C14: from Old French blemir to make pale, probably of Germanic origin
Synonyms
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mark,
line,
spot,
scratch,
bruise,
scar,
blur,
defect,
flaw,
blot,
smudge,
imperfection,
speck,
blotch,
disfigurement,
pock,
smirch,
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defect,
fault,
weakness,
stain,
disgrace,
deficiency,
shortcoming,
taint,
inadequacy,
dishonour,
demerit,
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dishonour,
mark,
damage,
spot,
injure,
ruin,
mar,
spoil,
stain,
blur,
disgrace,
impair,
taint,
tarnish,
blot,
smudge,
disfigure,
sully,
deface,
blotch,
besmirch,
smirch,
Usage examples
His character appeared to be without blemish but then she missed a lot owing to the restrictions her position imposed upon her.
Fraser, Christine Marion, Noble Beginnnings (1994)It is wrong for anyone to expect her to be without blemish , or to be an authority on all subjects.
Business Today (2000)It could be that a quest for neatly manicured gardens, without even a blemish allowed to spoil exotic flowers, is finally taking its toll.
The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2005)His round contained only one blemish -he three-putted the 17th.
Times, Sunday Times (2002)A No, a very tiny group are not pigmented at all so any new blemish which grows, or bleeds, should be referred to your doctor.
Last, Dr Pat & Rushton, Ann, Women's Health Questions Answered (1990)
