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blemish

[/ˈblemɪʃ/]
noun/verbpl: blemishes
mancha, defeito, nódoa
1. A small mark or flaw on the skin or a surface
She tried to cover the blemish on her face with makeup.
Ela tentou cobrir a mancha no rosto com maquiagem.
2. A small imperfection or flaw in character or reputation
The scandal left a blemish on his political career.
O escândalo deixou uma mancha na sua carreira política.
3. To damage or spoil something
Nothing could blemish their perfect record.
Nada poderia prejudicar seu histórico perfeito.
Synonyms
flawmarkspotstaindefectimperfectiontaint
Antonyms
perfectionpurityfaultlessness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
mancha, espinha
Common in Brazil for skin blemishes or acne spots
Portugal
nódoa, mancha, defeito
More formal usage; 'nódoa' emphasizes staining aspect
General
imperfeição
Used for metaphorical flaws in character or reputation

Related Idioms & Phrases

without a blemish - impeccable, flawless
a blemish on one's escutcheon - a stain on one's reputation or honor
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