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单词 blemishes
释义

blemish

1 of 2

verb

blem·​ish ˈble-mish How to pronounce blemish (audio)
blemished; blemishing; blemishes

transitive verb

: to spoil by a flaw

blemish

2 of 2

noun

: a noticeable imperfection
especially : one that seriously impairs appearance

Synonyms

Verb

  • darken
  • mar
  • poison
  • spoil
  • stain
  • taint
  • tarnish
  • touch
  • vitiate

Noun

  • blight
  • blotch
  • defect
  • deformity
  • disfigurement
  • excrescence
  • excrescency
  • fault
  • flaw
  • imperfection
  • mar
  • mark
  • pockmark
  • scar
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Example Sentences

Verb A series of burn marks blemish the table's surface. The incident blemished his reputation. Noun 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 a blemish on his record. See More
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
These situations will test the health of your company, and the danger of neglecting the role of communications could not just blemish your brand’s health but also impact the bottom line. Jennifer Acree, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022 However, dirt, debris, and food can blemish these tough surfaces over time. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2022 While liquid is simmering, peel the pears, leaving the stem intact and being careful not to blemish the flesh of the pears. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 8 Dec. 2021 But Paul’s latest shortcoming and his uncertain playoff future should not blemish an otherwise impeccable basketball résumé. Mark Medina, USA TODAY, 21 July 2021 And while some have sought therapy or medications to cope, others fear that engaging in these support systems could blemish their records and dissuade future employers from hiring them. New York Times, 25 Nov. 2020 For his part, Hinch defended his players' talents but acknowledged the clubhouse put itself in a position where its achievements may be blemished. Editors, USA TODAY, 7 Feb. 2020 Such a policy would ensure that individuals did not emerge from this crisis burdened with debts and blemished creditRenters need help, too. Sendhil Mullainathan, New York Times, 19 Mar. 2020 Skin lighteners generate a less painted look than skin whiteners by removing rather than concealing blemished or melanin-rich skin. Lynn M. Thomas, Quartz Africa, 9 Mar. 2020
Noun
His only blemish was racking up five fouls in just under 26 minutes. oregonlive, 11 July 2022 His lone blemish came against outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who has done damage to several Orioles (28-37) pitchers this week. Andy Kostka, Baltimore Sun, 16 June 2022 Need to add some extra staying power to your concealer to cover a blemish? Lauren Hubbard, Town & Country, 13 Aug. 2022 The scanner does pick up every blemish, and several images had to be cropped. Simon Hill, Wired, 24 July 2022 Aside from its lackluster finale, the show’s biggest blemish is the existence of Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Jacob Siegal, BGR, 14 July 2022 The lone blemish came on a Hanley Ramirez throwing error to lead off the seventh. Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 16 July 2022 The blemish is barely perceptible given the ending. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 3 July 2022 The only blemish on Alvarez’ current profile is a somewhat extreme grounder-pulling tendency. Tony Blengino, Forbes, 29 June 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

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 blasros horse with a blaze, Old Norse blesi blaze — more at blaze

First Known Use

Verb

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1535, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

blemish 1 of 2

noun

blem·​ish ˈblem-ish How to pronounce blemish (audio)
: a mark that makes something imperfect : an unwanted mark on a surface

blemish

2 of 2

verb

blemished; blemishing
: to spoil by or as if by an ugly mark
A scratch blemished the table.
The loss blemished their record.

Medical Definition

blemish

noun

blem·​ish ˈblem-ish How to pronounce blemish (audio)
: a mark of physical deformity or injury: as
a
: any small mark on the skin (as a pimple or birthmark)
blemishes symptomatic of acne
b
: a defect of an animal (as a horse) that detracts from its appearance but does not interfere with its usefulness

blemishes 1 of 2

noun

plural of blemish
as in defects
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • defects
  • scars
  • blotches
  • marks
  • imperfections
  • flaws
  • faults
  • stains
  • distortions
  • irregularities
  • deformities
  • blights
  • spots
  • excrescences
  • disfigurements
  • pockmarks
  • abnormalities
  • weaknesses
  • mars
  • bugs
  • injuries
  • glitches
  • damages
  • excrescencies
  • malformations
  • blots
  • kinks
  • misshapes
  • impairments
  • blurs
  • failings
  • taints
  • defacements

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • enhancements
  • ornaments
  • decorations
  • adornments
  • embellishments

blemishes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of blemish
1
as in stains
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • stains
  • mars
  • spoils
  • taints
  • poisons
  • darkens
  • touches
  • smudges
  • tarnishes
  • smears
  • vitiates
  • distorts
  • blurs
  • soils
  • discolors
  • discredits
  • blackens
  • degrades
  • disgraces
  • clouds
  • smuts
  • corrupts
  • tars
  • lowers
  • sullies
  • pollutes
  • perverts
  • besmirches
  • besmears
  • shames
  • dirties
  • smirches
  • dishonors
  • colors
  • begrimes
  • debauches
  • depraves
  • tarres
  • sinks
  • fouls
  • abases
  • debases
  • twists
  • cheapens
  • demeans
  • bastardizes
  • demoralizes
  • subverts

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • cleanses
  • purifies
  • magnifies
  • uplifts
  • glorifies
  • ennobles
  • elevates
  • enshrines
  • dignifies
  • hallows
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2
as in damages
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a scratch blemished the finish on the car

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • damages
  • mars
  • injures
  • flaws
  • compromises
  • hurts
  • cripples
  • spoils
  • harms
  • disfigures
  • weakens
  • crabs
  • breaks
  • erodes
  • impairs
  • ruins
  • defaces
  • wounds
  • destroys
  • vitiates
  • dents
  • bloodies
  • undermines
  • dings
  • endamages
  • blights
  • deteriorates
  • crosses (up)
  • wrecks
  • dints
  • shatters
  • batters
  • tarnishes
  • scours
  • enfeebles
  • tortures
  • enervates
  • washes out
  • demolishes
  • queers
  • torments
  • scourges
  • botches
  • wastes
  • lacerates
  • maims
  • mutilates
  • smashes
  • crushes
  • devastates
  • totals
  • disables
  • annihilates
  • hamstrings
  • tears down
  • lames
  • desolates
  • dashes
  • pulverizes
  • wears (away)
  • mangles
  • wipes out
  • decimates
  • bashes
  • razes
  • bangs up
  • gums (up)
  • clobbers
  • does in

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • repairs
  • fixes
  • patches
  • reconditions
  • doctors
  • remedies
  • cures
  • rebuilds
  • mends
  • heals
  • helps
  • reconstructs
  • rectifies
  • renovates
  • revamps
  • edits
  • rehabilitates
  • improves
  • remodels
  • enhances
  • perfects
  • revises
  • ameliorates
  • refines
  • enriches
  • betters
  • meliorates
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