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blemish

UK
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/
US
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/

Translations

blemishnoun
blemishes
pl
UK
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/
US
/ˈblɛmɪʃ/
imperfectionSe dit d’un défaut léger d’aspect.
The artist was upset to find a blemish on the painting after it had dried.
L’artiste était contrarié de trouver une imperfection sur la peinture après qu’elle eut séché.
tacheAu sens figuré, pour un défaut moral ou une atteinte portée à la réputation.
Despite his many achievements, the scandal left a blemish on his reputation.
Malgré ses nombreuses réussites, le scandale a laissé une tache sur sa réputation.
tacheS’emploie pour une marque visible qui gâche l’apparence.
The artist was upset to find a blemish on the painting after it had dried.
L’artiste était contrarié de trouver une tache sur la peinture après qu’elle eut séché.
Synonyms
defect
blemish
scar
spot
mark
stain
flaw
imperfection
blemishverb
blemished
Past Simple
blemished
Past Participle
blemishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/
US
/ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/
Transitive verb meaning to mar or spoil appearance or reputation.
abîmerPour altérer l’aspect ou la perfection de quelque chose.
Sun exposure can blemish the surface of the wood.
L’exposition au soleil peut abîmer la surface du bois.
ternirAu sens figuré, pour nuire à la réputation ou à l’image.
The allegations blemished the company's image.
Les accusations ont terni l’image de l’entreprise.

Definitions

blemishnoun
A small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something.
The artist was upset to find a blemish on the painting after it had dried.
A moral defect or fault.
Despite his many achievements, the scandal left a blemish on his reputation.
blemishverb
To spoil the appearance or perfection of something; to disfigure or mar.
Sun exposure can blemish the surface of the wood.
To tarnish or detract from the reputation or character of someone or something.
The allegations blemished the company's image.
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