BLEMISHED Synonyms: 176 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of blemished

as in damaged

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verb

past tense of blemish

as in marred

to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable a single indiscretion blemished the rabbi's reputation for years

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as in injured

to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of a scratch blemished the finish on the car

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Recent Examples of blemished

Adjective

Its blemished surface hints at its violent origin deep within the Earth's mantle. — Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Online, 19 Aug. 2025 That’s because pantries like Friendly Hands often receive offers from truck drivers to unload pallets of food, like blemished fruit rejected from grocery stores, but without a loading dock, pantries sometimes have to refuse or are unable to store the items. — Laura Tillman, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2025

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De Borbon, running for a ninth term as president, was swept out of office following a contentious campaign blemished by allegations of voter fraud in previous elections. — Linda Robertson june 23, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026 Marius Borg Hoiby, the stepson of Norway's crown prince, has been sentenced after being convicted of rape and domestic violence, in a case that has blemished his family's image. — Gwladys Fouche, USA Today, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for blemished

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blemished

Adjective

Clean larger produce, like melons, with a brush and cut away any bruised or damaged portions.

— Alex Nettles, AJC.com, 11 July 2026
The federal agency also recommends cutting away any damaged or bruised areas on fruits and vegetables before preparing and eating.

— Michelle Marchante July 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026

Definition of damaged

Verb

He was elected in a landslide in July 2024, but quit after two years in office marred by missteps and judgment errors that eroded his standing with his party and the public.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Their campaign was marred by collapsing late in games, including blowing multiple double-digit leads.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of marred

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More than 300 people have been injured and 35 others killed in recent US strikes against Iran, the country’s Health Ministry said Wednesday.

— Sophia Saifi, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
The team said that forward Mouhamed Gueye injured his left foot in an offseason workout last Wednesday.

— Lauren Williams, AJC.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of injured

Adjective

The system now has to know when the caller has finished speaking, tolerate noise and accents, respond fast enough that silence doesn't feel broken and sound natural enough that people don't hang up.

— Ran Inbar, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
During the 2024 season, Pasquantino had a broken thumb after a freak play against the Astros in Houston.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 10 July 2026

Definition of broken

Verb

This discovery really tainted the momentum of our relationship.

— Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 13 July 2026
Attorneys for the owners of the landfill, which stopped accepting trash last year, claimed this spring in the litigation that the lawsuits may be tainted by fraud.

— Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026

Definition of tainted

Verb

Data loss via staff cuts Widespread staff cuts starting in early 2025 across the Department of Health and Human Services, which houses the CDC, crippled much of the agency’s data collection and dissemination.

— John Kubale, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
In the nation’s gravest hour, the country’s authoritarian regime has crippled an effective response, say survivors, rescue workers and former officials.

— Terrence McCoy, Washington Post, 1 July 2026

Definition of crippled

Adjective

When an engine fire knocked out power and plumbing for five days, 4,000 passengers were stranded with overflowing sewage — including, yes, poop — spoiled food and unbearable heat.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 14 July 2026
Additionally, 85 million pounds of food thawed, burned and spoiled inside, creating a terrible smell that emanated from the property.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of spoiled

Verb

Buchanan, was responding to a burglary report at a Verizon store across the street and noticed a broken window stained with blood, per the footage.

— Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
Find seven frosted glass nail ideas that range from Popsicle-stained to iced matcha hues, ahead.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026

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