Meaning & use
blemishes
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Small flaws or marks that spoil the appearance of something.
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She used concealer to hide a blemish on her cheek.
Even a tiny blemish on the paintwork can lower a car's resale value.
A note on using this word
Often used figuratively to describe a flaw in someone's character or reputation.
Words with a similar meaning
flawsimperfections
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To spoil or mar the appearance or quality of something
A single mistake blemished an otherwise perfect record.
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