Blemish
Blemish noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Usage example: the first mirror had a blemish on its surface, so we took it back to the store
Excrescence and blemish are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Excrescence" instead a noun "Blemish".
Nearby Words: blemished, blemishing
Excrescence
Excrescence noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Usage example: local residents regard the hulking apartment building as a hideous excrescence on their once-lovely street
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Blemish and excrescence are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Blemish" instead a noun "Excrescence".
Nearby Word: excrescent
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