blemish

US /ˈblem.ɪʃ/
UK /ˈblem.ɪʃ/
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1.

a small mark or flaw which spoils the appearance of something

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The antique table had a few minor blemishes.
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Her perfect skin was without a single blemish.
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flawdefectimperfectionmarkspot
2.

a moral flaw or defect in character

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His reputation was without blemish until the scandal broke.
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The politician's career ended with a serious blemish.
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staintarnishdisgracedishonorreproach
1.

to spoil the appearance of something

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The graffiti blemished the pristine wall.
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His poor performance blemished his otherwise excellent record.
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spoilmarflawdisfiguretarnish