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A dark mark or stain made by ink, paint, dirt, etc
“It appeared as a blot against the pale blue sky, shrinking steadily until it vanished completely.”
A thing that mars the appearance of something
“It was a garish neon wilderness of tourist traps and shoddy used car lots, an ugly and disreputable blot on the landscape.”
A shameful act or quality that damages an otherwise good character or reputation
“It looked like a recipe for disaster, a certain blot on his pristine legacy.”
A small amount of something
An insinuation or allegation about someone that is likely to insult them or damage their reputation
General or widespread hatred or disgust incurred by someone as a result of their actions
A distinct outgrowth on a body or plant, resulting from disease or abnormality
That which ruins the look or presentation of something
To dry (a wet surface or substance) using an absorbent material
“The doctor pulled out a handkerchief to blot the stain from his slacks.”
To spot, stain, or bespatter, as with ink
“Here, I put the different paints on the palette and, with a damp sponge, blot the canvas randomly.”
To damage the good character or reputation of
“I suddenly became aware that I had unwittingly become the first person to blot his unblemished track record.”
To ruin or negatively impact the appearance of
“They would blot paradise by paving it and putting up a parking lot.”
To make, or cause to be, blur or dim
Rub down
To remove completely, leaving no trace
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