blemish vs tarnish

blemish

verb
  • To spoil the appearance of. 

  • To tarnish (reputation, character, etc.); to defame. 

noun
  • A moral defect; a character flaw. 

  • A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot. 

tarnish

verb
  • To lose its lustre or attraction; to become dull. 

  • To compromise, damage, soil, or sully. 

  • To oxidize or discolor due to oxidation. 

noun
  • Oxidation or discoloration, especially of a decorative metal exposed to air. 

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