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blemish

(blemɪʃ)
Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense blemishes, present participle blemishing, past tense, past participle blemished
1. countable noun
A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.
Every piece is inspected, 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. [+ on]
Synonyms: defect, fault, weakness, stain More Synonyms of blemish
3. verb
If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past.
He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record. [VERB noun]
Synonyms: dishonour, mark, damage, spot More Synonyms of blemish
More Synonyms of blemish

blemish in British English

(ˈblɛmɪʃ)
noun
1. 
a defect; flaw; stain
verb
2. (transitive)
to flaw the perfection of; spoil; tarnish
Word origin
C14: from Old French blemir to make pale, probably of Germanic origin

blemish in American English

(ˈblɛmɪʃ)
verb transitive
1. 
to mar, as by some flaw or fault; spoil the perfection of
noun
2. 
a mark that mars the appearance, as a stain, spot, scar, etc.
3. 
any flaw, defect, or shortcoming
SIMILAR WORDS:  ˈdeˌfect
Word origin
ME blemishen < OFr blemiss-, extended stem of blesmir, to injure, prob. via Frank *blesmjan, to cause to turn pale < *blesmi, akin to blaze2

Examples of 'blemish' in a sentence
blemish

Powder will also help concealer on spots blemishes.
The Sun (2008)
The failure of anybody to hit a significant score was one blemish on their performance.
The Sun (2015)
Those of us with bodies free of any blemish except liver spots and varicose veins.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
Many of those harvested are smaller with more blemishes on the skin or splits in the tubers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Hide any blemishes and dark circles under the eyes with a concealer.
The Sun (2009)
But this is the only minor blemish on a great new game.
The Sun (2014)
Do the same to blemishes and dark spots.
The Sun (2014)
Peace has merely condensed the blemishes into one bruise.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Choose small carrots free from blemishes and which feel heavy for their size.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But these blemishes are small and few.
The Times Literary Supplement (2013)
This compact one is ideal for around the eye area and for applying concealer to small blemishes and dark circles.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Apply on to the spot or blemish with a cotton bud and dab around the outside to blend in with your foundation.
The Sun (2010)
The Beauty setting removes blemishes and changes face shape but the results can be hilarious.
The Sun (2016)
So, how can you smooth out the blemishes and stop the sagging?
The Sun (2013)
It was the one blemish on a fine individual performance that lasted 73 minutes.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
Because on the first pass it appeared to be utterly blemish free, faultless.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
One resource that is less welcome on the farm is methane, a blemish on the reputation of rural life.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Too many toxins put a strain on the liver and kidneys, and this often manifests itself in blemishes and dark circles.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It was still inconceivable to him that he could be forced out of office for a minor blemish such as lying to protect some of his aides.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In all such cases I was successful and the students were released without any blemish on their record.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
A good foundation is the base for make-up and it needs to give smooth coverage for blemishes and to stay put all day.
The Sun (2009)
 Small blemishes on your report, such as a single missed mobile phone payment, can damage your chances of securing a mortgage.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The B of the Bang debacle is the only real blemish on this record.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Luckily, I managed to secure funds from elsewhere but the loan rejection is now a blemish on my record.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)

In other languages
blemish

British English: blemish NOUN
A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.
Every piece is closely scrutinised, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected.
  • American English: blemish
  • Brazilian Portuguese: mácula
  • Chinese: 瑕疵
  • European Spanish: imperfección
  • French: imperfection
  • German: Makel
  • Italian: difetto
  • Japanese: きず
  • Korean: 흠
  • European Portuguese: mácula
  • Latin American Spanish: imperfección
British English: blemish VERB
If something blemishes someone's character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past.
He wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.
  • American English: blemish
  • Brazilian Portuguese: macular
  • Chinese: 沾上污点
  • European Spanish: manchar
  • French: ternir
  • German: beschädigen
  • Italian: rovinare
  • Japanese: きずを付ける
  • Korean: 흠집을 내다
  • European Portuguese: macular
  • Latin American Spanish: manchar

Chinese translation of 'blemish'

blemish

(ˈblɛmɪʃ)

n (c)

  1. (on skin, fruit) 瑕疵 (xiácī) (个(個), gè)
  2. (fig) 缺陷 (quēxiàn) (个(個), gè)

vt

  1. (fig) [reputation] 损(損)害 (sǔnhài)
1 (noun) 
Definition
a defect
the blemish on his face
Synonyms
mark
The dogs rub against the walls and make dirty marks.
line
spot
The floorboards were covered with white spots.
scratch
I pointed to a number of scratches on the tile floor.
bruise
How did you get that bruise on your cheek?
scar
He had a scar on his forehead.
blur
defect
flaw
The only flaw in his character is a short temper.
blot
a blot on the reputation of the architectural profession
smudge
imperfection
Scanners locate imperfections in the cloth.
speck
There is a speck of blood by his ear.
blotch
His face was covered in red blotches.
disfigurement
He had surgery to correct a facial disfigurement.
pock
smirch
Opposites
improvement
,
perfection
,
purity
,
ornament
,
refinement
,
enhancement
2 (noun) 
Definition
a defect
the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success
Synonyms
defect
The report pointed out the defects in the present system.
fault
His manners always made her blind to his faults.
weakness
His main weakness was his bad temper.
stain
a stain on the honour of its war dead
disgrace
the disgrace of having claimed a prize I didn't deserve
deficiency
the most serious deficiency in their air defence
shortcoming
His book has its shortcomings.
taint
inadequacy
We all make an effort to ignore our own inadequacies.
dishonour
demerit
(verb) 
Definition
to spoil or tarnish
She wasn't about to blemish that pristine record.Nobody wanted to blemish his reputation at that time.
Synonyms
dishonour
mark
How do you stop the horses marking the turf?
damage
He doesn't want to damage his reputation as a political personality.
spot
a brown shoe spotted with paint
injure
an attempt to injure another trader's business
ruin
The original decor was all ruined during renovation.
mar
The scar didn't mar his self-confidence, he rather liked it.
spoil
It is important not to let mistakes spoil your life.
stain
Some foods can stain teeth, as of course can tea and coffee.
blur
disgrace
These soldiers have disgraced their regiment.
impair
The bright sunshine was impairing my vision.
taint
Rancid oil will taint the flavour.
tarnish
His image was tarnished by the savings and loans scandal.
blot
Only one memorable slip-up has blotted his career.
smudge
disfigure
ugly new houses which disfigure the countryside
sully
I felt loath to sully the gleaming brass knocker by handling it.
deface
It's illegal to deface banknotes.
blotch
besmirch
Lawyers can besmirch reputations.
smirch
Opposites
improve
, perfect,
correct
,
restore
,
enhance
,
refine
,
purify

Additional synonyms

in the sense of besmirch
Definition
to tarnish (someone's name or reputation)
Lawyers can besmirch reputations.
Synonyms
tarnish,
damage,
soil,
stain,
smear,
taint,
blacken,
daub,
slander,
sully,
dishonour,
defame,
drag through the mud,
smirch
in the sense of blot
Definition
a stain on one's character
a blot on the reputation of the architectural profession
Synonyms
disgrace,
spot,
fault,
stain,
scar,
defect,
flaw,
taint,
blemish,
demerit,
smirch,
blot on your escutcheon
in the sense of blot
Definition
to cause a blemish in or on
Only one memorable slip-up has blotted his career.
Synonyms
stain,
mark,
spot,
spoil,
disgrace,
tarnish,
disfigure,
sully,
smirch

Synonyms of 'blemish'

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