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blemish

blem·ish [ blémmish ]


noun  (plural blem·ish·es)
Definition:
 
1. spoiling mark or flaw: a mark or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something
a cream that hides skin blemishes

2. spoiling fault: something that spoils somebody's reputation or good record



transitive verb  (past and past participle blem·ished, present participle blem·ish·ing, 3rd person present singular blem·ish·es)
Definition:
 
mar: to spoil the appearance or reputation of something

[14th century. < Old French ble(s)miss- "make pale, injure"]

blem·ish·er noun

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