blemish

Meanings

• noun

  A small imperfection or mark on the surface of something, especially on the skin.

  - "She had a small blemish on her cheek."
  - "The apple had a brown blemish on its surface."

• verb

  To mar or spoil something, especially in a minor way.

  - "His reputation was blemished by the scandal."
  - "The accident blemished their otherwise perfect record."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈblɛmɪʃ/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blemish
blemish , freshish , wishy , dish , dishish

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Blemish (Scots) : To bless
   

2. Blemish (Obsolete) : To make a mark or sign
   

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Variants

List of all variants of blemish that leads to same result
blemish , blemished , blemishes , blemishing , blemishs

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Forms

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blemishes, blemished, blemishing

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Etymology

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Old English blēmos, from blēmian 'to mark, stain, defile'.

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Trivia

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1. A blemish on the moon is called a 'maria'.

2. The term 'blemish' is also used in the context of financial markets to describe a small error or discrepancy in a report.

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Related Concepts

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1. Impurities: Blemishes are often caused by impurities in materials or on the skin.

2. Scars: Blemishes can be considered a type of scar, though scars are typically larger and more pronounced.

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Culture

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In literature, blemishes are often used as metaphors for flaws or imperfections in characters. In art, blemishes can add character and depth to a subject. In music, the term 'blemish' is used to describe a mistake in a musical performance.

How to Memorize "blemish"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small mark or stain on an otherwise perfect surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blemish' with the idea of a small imperfection or mark.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Blemishes are Beauty Marks' to help memorize the definition.

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