blemish
verb (used with object)
to destroy or diminish the perfection of.
blemishing
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present participleof blemish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The ruckus is blemishing what had been a successful period for Ukraine’s military, which has stopped some Russian advances and even regained a bit of territory over recent months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Senate when she died, and questions about her mental capacity shadowed her final years in office, blemishing her reputation and forcing her to repeatedly fend off calls to resign.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
He hasn’t lost in 16 fights since dropping a majority decision to Floyd Mayweather in 2013, with only a draw against Gennady Golovkin blemishing his record.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 6, 2021
Washington got one Tuesday night when it toppled the Golden State Warriors, 112-108, blemishing the record of the best team in basketball.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 28, 2017
Milton did attempt the demagogue in his pamphlets, only with the result of blemishing his fame and degrading his genius.
From Milton by Mark Pattison
