blemish

🇺🇸 /ˈblemɪʃ/ 🇬🇧 /ˈblemɪʃ/
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noun
R

A small flaw or mark that makes something look less perfect.

The blemish on the apple was barely noticeable.

verb
R

To damage the appearance or reputation of something.

The scandal blemished the company's image.

translation

n. A small flaw or mark that makes something look less perfect.
v. To damage the appearance or reputation of something.

Word Forms

3rd Present blemishes
Past blemished
Perfect blemished
Progressive blemishing
Plural blemishes