blemish > define

noun

• A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body. )
  • usage: "a facial blemish"
  • synonyms: defect, mar

verb

• Mar or spoil the appearance of.
  • usage: "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue"
  • synonyms: deface, disfigure
• Mar or impair with a flaw.
  • usage: "her face was blemished"
  • synonyms: spot
• Add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective.
  • synonyms: flaw

• (v.t.) To mark with deformity; to injure or impair, as anything which is well formed or excellent; to mar or make defective, either the body or mind.
• (n.) Any mark of deformity or injury, whether physical or moral; anything that diminishes beauty or renders imperfect that which is otherwise well formed; that which impairs reputation.
• (v.t.) To tarnish, as reputation or character; to defame.