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Definitions

blemish

[blem-ish] / ˈblɛm ɪʃ /
NOUN
flaw
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blot blotch bruise discoloration freckle imperfection pimple scar smudge snag stain stigma wart
STRONG
birthmark blackhead blister bloom blur brand bug catch chip cicatrix defacement defect deformity dent disfigurement disgrace dishonor eyesore fault hickey impurity lentigo lump macula maculation mark mole nevus nodule patch pock pockmark second sight speck speckle spot taint tarnish vice whitehead zit
WEAK
beauty spot blot on the landscape
Antonyms
STRONGEST
cleanliness perfection
STRONG
advantage beauty benefit esteem honor
WEAK
adornment decoration embellishment ornament
VERB
flaw, disfigure
Synonyms
STRONGEST
sully
STRONG
blot blotch blur damage deface distort harm hurt impair injure maim mangle mar mark mutilate pervert prejudice scar smudge spoil spot stain taint tarnish twist vitiate wrench
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist beautify benefit clean cure fix heal help improve mend perfect repair straighten
WEAK
adorn decorate embellish ornament

Example Sentences

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Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index was a blemish, closing the day 1.8% lower.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 24, 2026

The only blemish is a silver medal finish at the Grand Prix Final.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

Sagimet’s denifanstat showed increased blemish clearance in young adults after a year, with a 20% reduction in pimples after three months compared with a placebo in a China study.

From Barron's • Feb. 3, 2026

Should you instantly disqualify anyone with a blemish on their record?

From MarketWatch • Dec. 12, 2025

Every blemish disappeared, her skin turning flawlessly smooth.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.