blot

• Nom désignant une tache ou une marque laissée par un liquide, ainsi qu'une action qui nuit à la réputation ou à l'honneur de quelqu'un.

A noun referring to a stain or mark made by a liquid, or an action that damages someone's reputation or honor.

1. Stain or spotB1formal

   A mark or stain, typically made by a liquid such as ink or dirt.

   tache

   • There was a large ink blot on the paper.
   • She tried to remove the blot from her shirt.
   • The blot on the carpet was impossible to clean.

   Synonymesblemishblotchdiscolorationmarksmearsmudgesplotchspotstain

   Antonymescleanlinesspurity

2. Disgrace or dishonorB2formal

   An action or event that damages someone's reputation or brings shame.

   tache (au sens moral)

   • The scandal was a blot on his otherwise clean record.
   • His betrayal was a blot on the family name.
   • The incident left a blot on the company's reputation.

   Synonymesblemishdisgraceshameslursmirchspotstainstigmasullytarnish

   Antonymescreditdistinctiongloryhonorpride

• Verbe désignant l'action de sécher ou d'absorber un liquide, notamment de l'encre, en le tamponnant avec un matériau doux, ou de tacher ou souiller quelque chose.

A verb used to indicate the act of drying or removing liquid, especially ink, by absorbing it with a soft material, or to spoil or blemish something.

1. Dry with blotting paperB2formal

   To absorb or dry a liquid, especially ink, using a soft absorbent paper.

   Sécher avec un buvard

   • She carefully blotted the ink on the letter with blotting paper.
   • He blotted the wet paint to remove the excess.
   • The artist blotted the watercolor to create a soft effect.

   Synonymesabsorbdrysoak upsop upsponge

2. Make a spot or markB1formal

   To create a stain, spot, or mark on a surface, often accidentally.

   Tacher

   • He blotted his shirt with coffee during the meeting.
   • The ink blotted the paper, ruining the document.
   • She blotted the tablecloth with red wine.

   Synonymesblemishdiscolormarksmearsmudgesplotchspotstainsully

   Antonymescleanclearpurify

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