C1 verb Formell

blemish

/ˈblɛm.ɪʃ/

To spoil or damage the perfection, quality, or appearance of something, often by adding a physical mark or a moral flaw. It is frequently used figuratively to describe the act of tarnishing a person's reputation or a clean record of achievement.

Beispiele

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1

A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.

A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.

2

The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.

The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.

3

Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.

Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
blemish
Verb
blemish
Adjektiv
blemished
Verwandt
unblemishedness
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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'blame' mixed with 'finish'. If you get the 'blame' for a mistake, it might 'finish' (blemish) your perfect record.

Schnelles Quiz

The minor legal infraction threatened to _______ his otherwise perfect professional record.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

Beispiele

1

A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.

everyday

A single scratch on the hood of the luxury car will blemish its overall aesthetic value.

2

The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.

formal

The committee was concerned that any hint of scandal might blemish the institution's long-standing reputation.

3

Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.

informal

Don't let that one small argument blemish what has been a fantastic weekend.

4

Scholars argue that certain historical inaccuracies blemish the overall validity of the primary source.

academic

Scholars argue that certain historical inaccuracies blemish the overall validity of the primary source.

5

The late delivery threatened to blemish the company's track record for reliability in the international market.

business

The late delivery threatened to blemish the company's track record for reliability in the international market.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
blemish
Verb
blemish
Adjektiv
blemished
Verwandt
unblemishedness

Häufige Kollokationen

blemish a reputation to damage a person's good name
blemish a record to spoil a perfect history or track record
seriously blemish to cause significant damage to the quality of something
blemish the surface to physically mark or scar the exterior
blemish a career to ruin or stain a professional standing

Häufige Phrasen

unblemished record

a perfect history with no mistakes or crimes

without a blemish

perfectly clean, pure, or without flaws

blemish one's copybook

to do something that spoils your reputation (British idiom)

Wird oft verwechselt mit

blemish vs blame

Blemish refers to a flaw or the act of marking something; blame is the act of assigning responsibility for a fault.

blemish vs blotch

A blotch is specifically a large, irregular patch of color, whereas a blemish is any small flaw or a figurative stain on character.

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Nutzungshinweise

Blemish is most effective when describing a loss of perfection. While it can describe physical marks (like skin spots or metal scratches), it is highly valued in C1-level English for describing abstract concepts like integrity, reputations, or academic records.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often limit 'blemish' to skincare contexts. Remember that in professional and academic settings, it is a powerful verb for describing damage to abstract ideals like 'purity' or 'truth'.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the word 'blame' mixed with 'finish'. If you get the 'blame' for a mistake, it might 'finish' (blemish) your perfect record.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from Middle English 'blemisshen', from Old French 'blemiss-', a stem of 'blemir' meaning 'to make pale' or 'to injure'.

Grammatikmuster

Transitive verb: requires a direct object (e.g., 'to blemish something'). Often used in the passive voice (e.g., 'The surface was blemished'). Regular conjugation: blemish, blemished, blemished.
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Kultureller Kontext

In Western corporate culture, maintaining an 'unblemished record' is a common phrase used during background checks and performance reviews to signify total reliability.

Schnelles Quiz

The minor legal infraction threatened to _______ his otherwise perfect professional record.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: a

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