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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Recent Examples of blemish

Noun

When shopping for okra, look for bright green pods without any blemishes or discoloration. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 Yes, there are differences in the lighting, and some textures are softer, but the smaller screen hides any visual blemishes. — Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 6 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemish

Noun

The baby, whom the parents have named Rumi, was born Wednesday in Texas with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a rare heart defect that requires a series of surgeries, with the first typically happening during the first weeks of life.

— Jordan Freiman, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Just when this summer couldn’t get more apocalyptic, a packaging defect has led Schwarzkopf’s parent company, Henkel, to voluntarily recall its Osis Grip Extra Strong Mousse.

— James Manso, Allure, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of defect

Verb

The firm, backed by SoftBank and Goldman Sachs, was marred by employees who pointed to Garg’s reputation for being a brash leader.

— Ty Roush, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Some cautioned that a prolonged war, especially one marred by a steady stream of American casualties and little visible progress, could eventually weigh on recruiting at the margins.

— Steven Beynon, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of mar

Verb

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
The president has pointed to Cohen’s reversal in the Daniels case as evidence that his own conviction on 34 felony counts was tainted.

— Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of taint

Verb

While no civilians were injured, one firefighter was taken away for treatment of smoke inhalation and is in stable condition.

— Nathalie Marie Palacios, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026
In Russian attacks elsewhere, local officials said that one person was killed and 15 people injured in the southern Zaporizhzhia region.

— David Brennan, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of injure

Noun

As the tree grew, the metal bands cut into the trunk and branches, in some places disappearing beneath a scar-like covering of bark.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
Nineteen months after the Palisades Fire leveled much of the seaside community, scars of the blaze are increasingly overshadowed by signs of progress.

— N. Kirkpatrick, Washington Post, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of scar

Verb

After his death, Bob’s became the de facto location for fans needing to pay homage to the beloved director, piled high with tributes of cigarettes, cans of Coke, donuts, slices of pie and tear-stained letters of gratitude.

— Amanda Karkoutly, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Clean the bowl with a toilet brush and cleaner once or twice a week to prevent mineral deposits from staining the toilet bowl.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of stain

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