blemish vs blot

blemish

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

  • A moral defect; a character flaw. 

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

  • To spoil the appearance of. 

blot

noun
  • A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance. 

  • A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace. 

  • An exposed piece in backgammon. 

  • A method of transferring proteins, DNA or RNA, onto a carrier. 

verb
  • to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substance. 

  • To obliterate, as writing with ink; to cancel; to efface; generally with out. 

  • To dry (writing, etc.) with blotting paper. 

  • To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink. 

  • To obscure; to eclipse; to shadow. 

  • To impair; to damage; to mar; to soil. 

  • to soak up or absorb liquid. 

  • To stain with infamy; to disgrace. 

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