Blemish Definition

blemish
noun
  1. a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish"
verb
  1. mar or spoil the appearance of; "scars defaced her cheeks"; "The vandals disfigured the statue"
  2. mar or impair with a flaw; "her face was blemished"
  3. add a flaw or blemish to; make imperfect or defective

"Blemish" in song lyrics

See how blemish is used in real songs:

  • "Malah, the scriptures has blemish"
    Chief Kamachi — 3rd Lecture
  • "Number one chemist, look at him, no blemish"
    Child Rebel Soldier (Kanye West, Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell) — Us Placers
  • "Unappealin' like a cold sore, a blemish"
    Choclair — Flagrant

Usage tips for "blemish"

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