Pronunciation: /ˈblɛmɪʃ/
noun a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something
A1 She had a small blemish on her cheek.
A2 The car had a blemish on the paintwork.
B1 The blemish on his record prevented him from getting the job.
B2 Despite her flawless appearance, she was self-conscious about the blemish on her skin.
C1 The blemish on the antique vase decreased its value significantly.
C2 The artist refused to sell the painting with even the slightest blemish.
verb to spoil the appearance of something
A1 She accidentally blemished her new dress with a stain.
A2 I tried to blemish the scratch on my car with touch-up paint.
B1 The artist was careful not to blemish the canvas with any mistakes.
B2 The company's reputation was blemished by the scandal.
C1 The politician's past actions blemished his chances of winning the election.
C2 The flawless performance was blemished by a technical error in the final act.
formal The painting had a small blemish on the corner, affecting its overall value.
informal She tried to cover up the blemish on her face with makeup.
slang I can't believe he pointed out that blemish on her outfit, how rude!
figurative Despite his many achievements, he felt like his past mistakes were a blemish on his reputation.
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