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Blemish

BLEH-mihsh

/ˈblɛmɪʃ/

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blemish

Dictionary meaning

A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body).

Examples

  • A facial blemish.
  • I blemished the jeans to fit the current trend.

Synonyms: mar, defect

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