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   Blem·ish

   /ˈblemiSH/

   

   noun

   • 1. a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something: "the merest blemish on a Rolls Royce might render it unsalable" Similar imperfectionfaultflawdefectdeformitydiscolorationdisfigurementbruisescarpitpockmarkpockscratchdentchipnotchnicklinescorecutincisiongashmarkstreakspotfleckdotblotstainsmearpatchtracespeckspeckleblotchsmudgesmutsmirchfingermarkfingerprintimpressionimprintmarkingblazestripebirthmarkinformal:splotchsplodgetechnical:stigmaOpposite enhancement
   • ▪ a moral defect or fault: "the offenses were an uncharacteristic blemish on an otherwise clean record" Similar defectfaultfailingflawimperfectionfrailtyfallibilityfoibleviceshortcomingweaknessweak spotweak pointdeficiencylimitationblottaintstainsmirchdishonordisgraceOpposite virtue

   verb

   • 1. spoil the appearance of (something) that is otherwise aesthetically perfect: "his reign as world champion has been blemished by controversy" Similar marspoilimpairdisfigureblightdefaceflawmarkspotspeckleblotchdiscolorscarruindestroywreckbe a blot on the landscaperare:disfeaturesullytarnishbesmirchblackensmirchstainblottaintsoilbefoulspoilruindirtydisgracemardamagedefamecalumniateinjureharmhurtunderminedebasedegradedenigratedishonorstigmatizeinformal: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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   What is blemish noun?

   • Definition of blemish noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a mark on the skin or on an object that makes it look less beautiful or perfect (figurative) His reputation is without a blemish. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

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   What is a blemish on a piece?

   • A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. Every piece is closely scrutinized, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected. A blemish on something is a small fault in it. This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success.

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   What does blemisshen mean?

   • Middle English blemisshen, to damage, injure, sully, from Anglo-French blemiss-, stem of blemir, blesmir, from Old French, literally, to make pale by wounding, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German blas ros horse with a blaze, Old Norse blesi blaze — more at blaze 14th century, in the meaning defined above 1535, in the meaning defined above

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   Does the cream prevent blemishes on the skin?

   • The cream is supposed to prevent blemishes on the skin. The table had a few scratches and minor blemishes. The book fails to mention any of the organization's many blemishes. The incident was/left a blemish on his record/reputation. A series of burn marks blemish the table's surface. The incident blemished his reputation.

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   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. noun. a mark that detracts from appearance, as a pimple or a scar. a defect or flaw; stain; blight: a blemish on his record.

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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.

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   May 4, 2024 · 1. countable noun. A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. Every piece is closely scrutinized, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected. 2. countable noun. A blemish on something is a small fault in it. This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success.

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    From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English blem‧ish1 /ˈblemɪʃ/ noun [ countable] a small mark, especially a mark on someone’s skin or on the surface of an object, that spoils its appearance Examples from the Corpus blemish • Her skin was perfect -- not a blemish on it. • Leg makeup covers any blemishes and veins while adding a hint of colour.