Blemish (Noun)

Meaning

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

Classification

Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.

Examples

• The model's otherwise flawless skin was marred by a single blemish on her left cheek.
• The painting's beauty was tainted by a small blemish in the corner of the canvas.
• She tried to cover up the blemish on her nose with a layer of foundation.
• The blemish on his forehead made him self-conscious about his appearance.
• After years of acne, the blemish on her chin still left a faint scar.

Synonyms

• Mar
• Defect

Hypernyms

• Visual Aspect

Hyponyms

• Scar
• Smear
• Gouge
• Spot
• Nick
• Slur
• Blot
• Chip
• Milium
• Scrape
• Nevus
• Daub
• Verruca
• Smirch
• Mark
• Burn Mark
• Comedo
• Ding

Related Words

• Blemish (verb)