C1 verb औपचारिक

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.

उदाहरण

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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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blemish
Verb
blemish
विशेषण
blemished
संबंधित
unblemishedness
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याद रखने का तरीका

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: a

उदाहरण

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.

समानार्थी शब्द

विलोम शब्द

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा
blemish
Verb
blemish
विशेषण
blemished
संबंधित
unblemishedness

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

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

सामान्य वाक्यांश

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)

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

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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इस्तेमाल की जानकारी

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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सामान्य गलतियाँ

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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याद रखने का तरीका

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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शब्द की उत्पत्ति

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

व्याकरण पैटर्न

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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सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

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

त्वरित क्विज़

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

सही!

सही उत्तर है: a

संबंधित शब्दावली

संबंधित शब्द

posttortship

C1

The state or period following the commission of a civil wrong (tort), specifically concerning the legal obligations, remedial processes, and the ongoing relationship between the claimant and the tortfeasor. It describes the phase where parties must navigate the consequences of a legal injury or liability.

pretheent

C1

To pretheent is to establish or articulate a necessary precondition or foundational assumption before proceeding with a formal argument, technical process, or complex theory. It involves identifying the essential 'pre-theory' groundwork required for a subsequent logic to hold true.

monomagnacy

C1

To consolidate diverse powers, resources, or influences into a single, dominant entity or focus. It describes the active process of achieving singular control or magnifying a single objective above all others.

nonponor

C1

Describes an entity, role, or process that remains inactive or does not perform a specific required action within a system. It is often used in administrative or technical contexts to differentiate between active participants and those who are passive or non-contributing.

subfractate

C1

A subfractate is a secondary or minor division within a larger fracture, typically referring to a microscopic or subsidiary crack in geological or material structures. It describes the state of a substance that has undergone partial fragmentation without completely separating from the main body.

contraphotoess

C1

Describing a subject, material, or individual that is inherently resistant to being captured clearly on film or digital sensors. This can be due to physical light-deflecting properties or a deliberate, psychological avoidance of being photographed.

anteplicize

C1

To fold or arrange something in layers in advance of a main process or assembly. It is primarily used in technical, textile, or structural contexts to describe a specific preparatory layering technique.

inpathtion

C1

Describing a state, component, or data point that exists or occurs strictly within a designated trajectory or predefined sequence. It characterizes elements that are functionally integrated into a linear process rather than being external or peripheral to it.

dishabment

C1

Describing a state of being untidily or partially dressed, often suggesting a sense of negligent ease or emotional disarray. It characterizes an appearance that lacks the usual polish, formality, or structural neatness expected in a social or professional setting.

subjectable

C1

To be capable of being placed under or made to undergo a particular action, process, or condition. It describes the state of being liable or open to certain treatments or influences, such as legal scrutiny or scientific testing.

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