BLEMISH Synonyms: 180 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of blemish

as in defect

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

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verb

ˈble-mish

as in to mar

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years

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as in to damage

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a scratch blemished the finish on the car

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Noun

Beauty shopping writer aConçetta Ciarlo has found similar blemish-fighting solace in esthetician Sofie Pavitt’s regimen—namely, the expert’s mandelic acid serum. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026 The compact makeup stick can be used either as an all-over foundation with buildable coverage or as a spot treatment over any blemishes. — Natalie Labarbera, InStyle, 13 Aug. 2026

Verb

Stripped of modern tools, MASK is messy, blemished, unfinished—and all the sweeter for it. — Arielle Gordon, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026 Shawnee’s local government, including the City Council, has been blemished by controversy for more than a decade. — Pj Green october 20, Kansas City Star, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for blemish

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Noun

The leaves might still be green, and the branches still there, but a huge structural defect may be hidden to property owners who don’t know what to look for.

— Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026
Even though Vaughn's initial plea was not guilty by reason of mental disease or defect, and a mental status exam was ordered, no pretrial tests were done.

— Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of defect

Verb

Maiquetía International airport, outside Caracas, was damaged from twin earthquakes on June 24 that devastated the country.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
The flooding inundated areas along the Trishuli River, burying some buildings and damaging bridges and roadways.

— Jon Haworth, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of damage

Verb

But Reese and her Dream teammates tainted the historic night during the final 20 seconds.

— Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 25 Aug. 2026
In July, the US was hit with a wave of explosive diarrhea caused by an outbreak of cyclospora, a parasite that spreads through food and water tainted with human feces.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 20 Aug. 2026

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