BLOTCH Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of blotch

as in fleck

a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part a dog with a single small blotch of black

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as in defect

something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape

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blotch

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verb

ˈbläch

as in to dot

to mark with small spots especially unevenly my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket

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Recent Examples of blotch

Noun

Verticillium wilt causes similar blotches and yellowing. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2026 Pine snakes can grow up to 56 inches in length, have black, brown, and russet scales with dark blotches along their backs, and are noted for having a pointed nose, which experts believe may help with burrowing. — Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026

Verb

His guests, their faces blotched from exertion, stare upward in dismay. — Thomas Palmer, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2019 The friend spotted a big male Chinook — its fins torn, its back blotched with the fungus of decay. — Special To The Oregonian, OregonLive.com, 5 May 2018 See All Example Sentences for blotch

Recent Examples of Synonyms for blotch

Noun

As few as 10 cells, hidden in an infinitesimal fleck of feces, can contaminate raw milk and trigger a fatal infection.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
The oversized jacket featured a furry white base adorned with flecks of silver, which beautifully mirrored the sumptuous coats on the runway.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

This allows Vestas to standardize its construction processes, lower costs, and reduce defects.

— Sam Birchall, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Brands must also account for products with defects such as stains, mold and incorrect labels—issues that need to be remediated or repaired before the product reaches the consumer.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of defect

Verb

Her nails were painted a soft, sheer silver-grey shade that let a teeny bit of her natural nail color peek through, then dotted with rhinestones across each nail.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026
By mid-morning, deep puddles still dotted the miles long pathway.

— Alex Harris Updated September 27, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of dot

Noun

The period is 2006, when the golden age of streamable content is barely a speck on the media horizon.

— Justin Chang, New Yorker, 25 Sep. 2026
To make matters worse, the Houthis have captured new terrain in Yemen and acquired Perim Island, a speck of land inside the Bab el-Mandeb chokepoint that better positions the Yemeni militia to intercept oil tankers.

— Daniel DePetris, Chicago Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Sanitation crews are also working to clear debris and shore up burn scar areas to mitigate flood risks, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in a statement.

— Sandra McDonald, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
C’mon, isn’t the prospect of a scar on your nose another good reason to reach for sunscreen daily?

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of scar

Verb

Toner suggests to first sprinkle in the baking soda, then carefully add in these extra boosters.

— Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 27 Sep. 2026
Combine brown sugar, salt, and black pepper in a small bowl, then sprinkle the mixture evenly over the potatoes.

— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

All four embrace their Crew-13 designation that pays homage in their mission patch to Apollo 13.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
The first line of defense against this has been urgent security patches to fix those software flaws that had not been exploited in the pre-AI world.

— Ali El Kaafarani, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

With annual revenues that can exceed hundreds of billions of dollars, these financial dynasties have made their mark both nationwide and across the globe.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026
More importantly, bonds are also almost certainly bigger than the traditional banking system—and probably crossed that mark sometime in the past decade, for the first time since both were invented a millennium ago.

— Robin Wigglesworth, Fortune, 29 Sep. 2026

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