blemish

• اسم يدل على عيب صغير أو أثر أو شائبة تفسد مظهر الشيء أو كماله، ويُستعمل للحسّي مثل البقعة على الجلد أو الثوب، وللمعنوي مثل عيب في السمعة أو السلوك.

A noun referring to a small mark, flaw, or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something.

1. Skin imperfectionB1formal

   A small mark or flaw on the skin, such as a pimple or scar.

   عيب جلدي

   • She used concealer to cover the blemish on her cheek.
   • The teenager was self-conscious about the blemishes on his face.
   • A good skincare routine can help reduce blemishes.

   المرادفاتblotchdiscolorationflawimperfectionmarkpimplescarspotzit

2. General flaw or defectB2formal

   A mark, stain, or imperfection that spoils the appearance of something.

   عيب

   • The antique vase had a small blemish on its rim.
   • The diamond was flawless, without any blemishes.
   • The paint job was ruined by a noticeable blemish.

   المرادفاتblotdefectdisfigurementflawimperfectionmarksmudgespotstaintarnish

   الأضدادadornmentbeautydecorationornamentperfection

3. Moral or reputational flawC1formal

   A fault or defect in a person's character or reputation.

   عيب أخلاقي

   • The scandal was a blemish on his otherwise spotless career.
   • She considered dishonesty a serious blemish on a person's character.
   • The politician's past was a blemish that he could not escape.

   المرادفاتblotslursmirchspotstainstigmatainttarnish

   الأضدادcredithonorintegritymeritvirtue

• فعل يُستخدم للإشارة إلى إفساد مظهر شيء أو جودته، أو إحداث عيب أو نقص فيه.

A verb used to indicate the act of spoiling the appearance or quality of something, or causing a flaw or defect.

1. Spoil or damageB2formal

   To spoil the appearance or quality of something; to mar.

   يُفسد

   • The scratch blemished the surface of the new table.
   • His reputation was blemished by the scandal.
   • The storm blemished the perfect landscape with fallen trees.

   المرادفاتdamagedefacehurtimpairmarscarspoilsullytainttarnish

   الأضدادadornbeautifydecorateembellishornament