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

The sides may be mottled with brown blotches. — Ken Perrotte, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 Their bodies vary in color from light to dark gray, have rows of black or charcoal blotches running along them and have a reddish-brown stripe running down the middle of their backs. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 3 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

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

Regrettably, Anolik, who is almost singlehandedly responsible for Babitz’s literary exhumation, has so fallen in love with her subject as to almost blind her to Babitz’s defects, both with respect to her writing and to the life.

— Steve Wasserman, Los Angeles Times, 27 July 2026
To capture the earliest stages of failure, the team incorporated photoelasticity, an imaging technique that reveals stress building around tiny defects before visible cracks appear.

— Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 July 2026

Definition of defect

Verb

Lake Norman also is dotted with artificial reefs, said Billy Wilson, who serves as a board member of the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and the president of its Lake Norman chapter.

— Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Construction cranes are bringing office towers to an area once dotted with auto body shops, small storefronts, and single family homes.

— Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2026

Definition of dot

Noun

Tucked into the foothills above Point Dome, the property is listed for a speck under $5 million.

— Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Rather than waiting several years to look at the object through the VLT once more, Sutlieff, Bonse and their colleagues dove into older, archival imagery of the star system, looking for signs of their speck.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

In court, victims’ families and shooting survivors spoke about their physical and emotional scars.

— Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 July 2026
But whether nestled in lush forests or barren deserts, these towns bear the scars of time, showcasing human ingenuity while reminding us of the inevitability of decay.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026

Definition of scar

Verb

Then, sprinkling in frequent, intentional movement throughout the workday.

— Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026
Earlier this month, Godwin kicked off the Christian Name Tour, which will run through November and take him coast to coast — with come co-headline appearances with Dylan Gossett sprinkled in during August and September.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

Made with a peptide complex and vitamin E, the patches reduce lines and wrinkles while plumping and brightening your skin.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 25 July 2026
From Jeffrey’s team, Chloe’s remade dress, with an off-the-shoulder top and an awful mesh corset patch tied with a blue ribbon, is universally hated by the judges.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 24 July 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

As mentioned, his basketball bonafides are plentiful, especially given his indelible mark as the greatest shooter the sport has ever seen.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The Daily Show, which is nearing its 30th anniversary mark, was recently nominated for seven Emmys including best variety series and outstanding short form comedy, drama or variety series.

— Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2026

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