a soiling or disfiguring mark; a spot, esp a spot of ink or other liquid

a fault or bad act

a blemish

to spot or, stain esp, or spatter (something) with ink a discolouring substance

to dry or remove (e.g. ink or spilt liquid) with an absorbing agent such as blotting paper

to spoil (e.g. one's reputation) by committing an error or wrongdoing

to make a blot or blots

to become marked with a blot or blots