noun
verb
Related Words
See defect.
Other Word Forms
- blemisher noun
- unblemished adjective
- unblemishing adjective
Etymology
Origin of blemish
1275–1325; Middle English (v.) < Anglo-French, Middle French blemiss-, long stem of ble ( s ) mir to make livid, perhaps < Old Low Franconian *blesmjan; blaze 2
Example Sentences
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The only blemish is a silver medal finish at the Grand Prix Final.
From Los Angeles Times
France's only blemishes were moments of overplaying, which was hardly surprising for a team that was flying and enjoying themselves.
From Barron's
Coating cools while dripping from an arm, smiles askew send mixed signals, smeared eyes like they’d been up late partying with the tarts, blemishes, cracked sugary skin.
From Salon
Late Monday, Sagimet announced that young adults showed increased clearance of their blemishes when they stayed on its pill for a year.
From Barron's
Martin gave his word, and breaking it is a needless distraction and blemish on the party.
From Los Angeles Times
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