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blemish

 

[ หˆblษ›mษชสƒ ]

Context #1

on skin

A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something, especially on a person's skin.

Synonyms

defect, flaw

Examples of usage

  • The blemish on her cheek made her self-conscious.
  • He had flawless skin with no blemishes.
Context #2

on reputation

To spoil the appearance or quality of (something), especially someone's reputation.

Synonyms

damage, stain, tarnish

Examples of usage

  • The scandal blemished his previously impeccable reputation.
  • She didn't want anything to blemish her record.

Translations

Translations of the word "blemish" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mancha

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคพเค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Makel

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ noda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปัะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ skaza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฑš็‚น (oten)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท imperfection

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mancha

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท leke

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ  (heum)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vada

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chyba

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็‘•็–ต (xiรกcฤซ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ madeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blettur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐา›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒฅแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lษ™kษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mancha

Word origin

The word 'blemish' originated in Middle English from Old French 'blesmir' meaning 'to make dirty'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include any mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something. The concept of blemishes has been prevalent in human societies throughout history, with various cultural beliefs and practices associated with skin imperfections.