BLEMISHED Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of blemished

as in damaged

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verb

past tense of blemish

as in marred

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 injured

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

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Recent Examples of blemished

Adjective

Its blemished surface hints at its violent origin deep within the Earth's mantle. — Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025 That’s because pantries like Friendly Hands often receive offers from truck drivers to unload pallets of food, like blemished fruit rejected from grocery stores, but without a loading dock, pantries sometimes have to refuse or are unable to store the items. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025

Verb

De Borbon, running for a ninth term as president, was swept out of office following a contentious campaign blemished by allegations of voter fraud in previous elections. — Linda Robertson june 23, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Norway's crown prince, has been sentenced after being convicted of rape and domestic violence, in a case that has blemished his family's image. — Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blemished

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemished

Adjective

The storm brought straight-line winds clocked at 99 mph that tore out trees, toppled utility poles and lines, and damaged homes, as well as torrential rain.

— Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Video showed at least three damaged cars, including a silver vehicle with its entire rear bumper and trunk caved in.

— Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of damaged

Verb

In seeking a new trial, Anthony’s attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— ABC News, ABC News, 20 Aug. 2026
In seeking a new trial, Anthony's attorneys have argued that the June proceedings were marred by strict courtroom rules and improper jury instructions.

— CBS Texas Staff, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of marred

Verb

One person was killed and two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were injured when a small plane and a state police helicopter were involved in a collision in central Pennsylvania on Wednesday evening, authorities said.

— Faris Tanyos, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
In total, in the last 24 hours, the death toll in Ukraine has reached 25 people, with a further 132 injured throughout the country, according to reports from regional military administrations.

— Kosta Gak, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of injured

Adjective

Evans had 11 straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career and scored 24 touchdowns over 2023-2024 before a broken collarbone/concussion ended his year abruptly in 2025.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Yungblud didn’t let a broken leg prevent him from engaging in a little crowd-surfing as the singer — wheelchair in tow — took a spin atop the audience Tuesday at his Portugal show.

— Daniel Kreps, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of broken

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 tainted

Adjective

Grocery stores can use the 2D codes to remove about-to-expire food and lock out spoiled items from getting rung up at checkout.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026
Lineage, meanwhile, said it's removed 93% of the more than 80 million pounds of spoiled food from the facility.

— Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of spoiled

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
This means clearing out old backpacks and lunch boxes that are broken, stained, or no longer useful.

— Sherri Gordon, Parents, 17 Aug. 2026

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