Blemish ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Blemish ( noun )

1. A small imperfection on the skin, such as a pimple or freckle.
2. A small defect in an object, such as a scratch on a car's paint job.

Origin:

Middle english blemis, from old english blǣmas, from blǣmian to damage, from blǣme blame.

Examples:

1. She had a blemish on her cheek that she tried to conceal with makeup.
2. The watch had a few blemishes on the metal band, but otherwise was in good condition.
3. A small blemish on the apple's skin did not affect its overall quality.
4. The blemish on the painting was barely noticeable, but the art expert pointed it out.
5. He was self-conscious about the blemish on his nose and avoided looking at it in the mirror.

(As a verb)

Blemish ( verb )

1. A small imperfection on the skin, such as a pimple or freckle.
2. A small defect in an object, such as a scratch on a car's paint job.

Origin:

Middle english blemis, from old english blǣmas, from blǣmian to damage, from blǣme blame.

Examples:

1. She had a blemish on her cheek that she tried to conceal with makeup.
2. The watch had a few blemishes on the metal band, but otherwise was in good condition.
3. A small blemish on the apple's skin did not affect its overall quality.
4. The blemish on the painting was barely noticeable, but the art expert pointed it out.
5. He was self-conscious about the blemish on his nose and avoided looking at it in the mirror.