blemish meaning and definition

BLEMISH noun

Definition of blemish (noun)

1. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
   • "a facial blemish"
   • synonyms: defect, mar

BLEMISH verb

Definition of blemish (verb)

1. mar or spoil the appearance of
   • "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue"
   • synonyms: deface, disfigure
2. mar or impair with a flaw
   • "her face was blemished"
   • synonyms: spot
3. add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective
   • synonyms: flaw