BLEMISH


Meaning of BLEMISH in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ blemɪʃ ]

( blemishes, blemishing, blemished)

1.

A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance.

Every piece is closely scrutinised, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected.

N-COUNT

2.

A blemish on something is a small fault in it.

This is the one blemish on an otherwise resounding success.

= imperfection

N-COUNT : oft N on n

3.

If something blemishes someone’s character or reputation, it spoils it or makes it seem less good than it was in the past.

He wasn’t about to blemish that pristine record.

= tarnish

VERB : V n

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