1
[ noun ] a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)

Synonyms

defect mar

Examples

"a facial blemish"

Used in print

(The Christian Science Monitor,...)

Nervousness at_the_start must have caused the blemishes of her first scene , or she may warm_up slowly .

2
[ verb ] mar or spoil the appearance of

Synonyms

disfigure deface

Examples

"scars defaced her cheeks" "The vandals disfigured the statue"

3
[ verb ] mar or impair with a flaw

Synonyms

spot

Examples

"her face was blemished"

Related terms

dirty

4
[ verb ] add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

Synonyms

flaw

Related terms

damage

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