Synonyms of blot

blot 1 of 2

noun

ˈblät 

as in stain

a mark of guilt or disgrace

the bribery scandal was a blot on his reputation

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stain
• taint
• stigma
• smudge
• guilt
• shame
• slur
• smirch
• disgrace
• brand
• onus
• spot
• ignominy
• infamy
• discredit
• dishonor
• disrepute
• odium
• reproach
• opprobrium
• obloquy
• sin
• black eye
• corruption
• immorality
• iniquity
• licentiousness
• vice
• disesteem
• depravity
• debauchery
• unscrupulousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• credit
• award
• right
• honor
• purity
• modesty
• good
• chastity
• integrity
• legitimacy
• rectitude
• goodness
• probity
• uprightness
• honesty
• glory
• righteousness
• chasteness
• stainlessness
• repute
• fame
• renown
• scrupulousness
• virtuousness

blot

2 of 2

verb

as in to stain

Related Words

• stain
• dye
• blotch
• dot
• sprinkle
• speck
• speckle
• spot
• marble
• pepper
• streak
• stipple
• mottle
• splotch
• stripe
• fleck
• dapple
• freckle
• bar
• band
• shoot
• stud
• spatter
• intersperse
• set
• bespatter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of blot

Noun

This will likely go down as the lowest point – the blot on what has been a surprisingly bright summer. — Mark Sappenfield, Christian Science Monitor, 7 July 2026

The only blot on an otherwise solid opening week for the World Cup expansion loyalists. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 7 July 2026

Verb

For thin, pooling substances, use a rag or paper towel to blot up the substance. — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026

Gently towel-dry your hair when wet first to remove excess water, blotting it with a soft microfiber towel to reduce breakage rather than rubbing against strands aggressively. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 24 June 2026

Phrases Containing blot

• blot out