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blemish

noun
/ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

Meaning

A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
a mark, flaw, or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something
a small flaw or mark that spoils the appearance of something

Example Sentences

The mirror had a small blemish on the surface.

The scar was a small blemish on her otherwise perfect skin.

The mirror had a small blemish on its surface.

Synonyms

imperfection, flaw, stain, defect, mark, spot
Entry 1
imperfection, flaw, stain
Entry 2
flaw, defect, mark, stain, spot
Entry 3
flaw, defect, spot, stain, imperfection

Antonyms

perfection, spotlessness, clarity, beauty, enhancement, purity
Entry 1
perfection, spotlessness, clarity
Entry 2
perfection, beauty, enhancement
Entry 3
perfection, purity

Collocations

skin blemish, minor blemish, without blemish, facial blemish, blemish on character, blemish mark
Entry 2
skin blemish, minor blemish, without blemish
Entry 3
skin blemish, facial blemish, blemish on character, blemish mark

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