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blemish Definition

blem·ish (blemis̸h)

transitive verb

to mar, as by some flaw or fault; spoil the perfection of

Etymology: ME blemishen < OFr blemiss-, extended stem of blesmir, to injure, prob. via Frank *blesmjan, to cause to turn pale < *blesmi, akin to blaze

noun

  1. a mark that mars the appearance, as a stain, spot, scar, etc.
  2. any flaw, defect, or shortcoming
blemish Synonyms

blemish

n.

blemish Usage Examples

Object

  • defendant: Who may be said to fall into the category of a blemished defendant?
  • skin: Also very useful for application to scars, stretch marks and blemished skin.

Converse of object

  • remove: Her thorough work permits her to remove some blemishes: Nelson's apparent vanity, for example, is mitigated.
  • hide: This entails loosing the beautiful wood color and texture, but it would hide the gray blemish.
  • prevent: With clarifying Rosemary extract to help clear and prevent blemishes whilst oil absorbing powders help to reduce shine.
  • cause: Artwork must be properly centered and free from blemish caused by framing.
  • have: The priests under the law were to have no outward blemish or deformity.
  • treat: Tea Tree oil is a well known antiseptic that can be used to treat minor skin blemishes such as spots.

Preposition: on

  • skin: The color is absorbed into the surface, allowing the marks to emerge through the fabric of the paper, like blemishes on skin.

Adjective modifier

  • minor: Any minor blemish in the book or the dust wrapper must be noted in the description.
  • facial: However, it couldn't escape my noticing that she had one very outstanding facial blemish which hindered her beauty.
  • cosmetic: Black Spots Usually cosmetic blemishes in the image which are inherent in the production process.
  • slight: There is a slight blemish on the back which appears to have been caused by excess glue.
  • odd: Fortunately, despite the odd blemish, this second installment of Folk Heartbeat has some very enjoyable moments indeed.
  • small: A near fine copy with a small blemish to the rear cover Price: 10.00 GBP Add to Shopping Cart 137.

Modifies a noun

  • disease: The symptoms and factors affecting the major blemish diseases were outlined.

Noun used with modifier

  • skin: Many midwives will be aware of the devastating effects skin blemishes on new born babies can have for parents.
  • surface: Back to top Rain spotting Cause Depressions or surface blemishes in the paint film.
  • credit: It will look like another, separate credit blemish instead of just the one.
  • acne: Exposing your skin for a while to the sun may help dry up acne blemishes in the surface.
blemish Quotes

Your lamb shall be without blemish, a male of the first year.

—Bible (Old Testament)

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