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Blemish
01
a mark or spot on something or someone's skin that spoils the appearance
Examples
Her flawless complexion had no blemishes or imperfections.
He tried to cover up the blemish on his cheek with makeup.
to blemish
01
to damage the appearance of something by causing a flaw or imperfection
Transitive: to blemish sth
Examples
The scratch blemished the surface of the car's paint.
Acne can blemish the skin, leaving behind marks or scars.
02
to spoil, impair, or reduce the quality or condition of something
Transitive: to blemish perfection of something
Examples
The scratch on the car 's door blemished its otherwise flawless paint.
A small crack blemished the surface of the antique vase.
