blemish
11blemish — I UK [ˈblemɪʃ] / US noun [countable] Word forms blemish : singular blemish plural blemishes 1) a) a mark or spot that spoils the appearance of something b) a mark on someone s skin, such as a spot or a scar 2) a mistake or dishonest action that… …
12Blemish — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Blemish >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 blemish blemish disfigurement deformity Sgm: N 1 adactylism adactylism Sgm: N 1 flaw flaw defect &c.(imperfection) 651 Sgm: N 1 injury injury &c.(d …
13blemish — [[t]ble̱mɪʃ[/t]] blemishes, blemishing, blemished 1) N COUNT A blemish is a small mark on something that spoils its appearance. Every piece is closely scrutinised, and if there is the slightest blemish on it, it is rejected. 2) N COUNT: oft N on… …
14blemish — {{11}}blemish (n.) 1520s, from BLEMISH (Cf. blemish) (v.). {{12}}blemish (v.) early 14c., to hurt, damage, from O.Fr. blemiss to turn pale, extended stem of blemir, blesmir to make pale; stain, discolor, also to injure (13c., Mod.Fr. blêmir),… …
15blemish — blem|ish1 [ blemıʃ ] noun count 1. ) a mark or spot that spoils the appearance of something a ) a mark on someone s skin, such as a PIMPLE or a SCAR 2. ) a mistake or dishonest action that spoils someone s reputation or career: blemish on: This… …
16Blemish — Imperfection or bodily deformity excluding men from the priesthood, and rendering animals unfit to be offered in sacrifice (Lev. 21:17 23; 22:19 25). The Christian church, as justified in Christ, is without blemish (Eph. 5:27). Christ offered… …
17blemish — n. a minor; ugly blemish * * * [ blemɪʃ] ugly blemish a minor …
18blemish — 1. noun 1) not a blemish marred her skin Syn: imperfection, flaw, defect, fault, deformity, discoloration, disfigurement; bruise, scar, pit, pock, pimple, blackhead, wart, scratch, cut, gash; …
19blemish — blemisher, n. /blem ish/, v.t. 1. to destroy or diminish the perfection of: The book is blemished by those long, ineffective descriptions. n. 2. a mark that detracts from appearance, as a pimple or a scar. 3. a defect or flaw; stain; blight: a… …
20blemish — blem|ish1 [ˈblemıʃ] n a small mark, especially a mark on someone s skin or on the surface of an object, that spoils its appearance blemish 2 blemish2 v [T often passive] [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: blemir to make pale, injure ] to… …
