Blot and Defect

Blot

Blot noun - A blemish made by dirt.

Defect is a synonym for blot in characteristic topic. In some cases you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Blot", when it comes to topics like mark, fault, disgrace, blemish.

Nearby Words: blotch, blotted, blotting

Defect

Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Usage example: the statue has a slight defect on the base, so it's being sold at a discount

Blot is a synonym for defect in blemish topic. You can use "Blot" instead a noun "Defect", if it concerns topics such as characteristic, fault.

How words are described

small small blot small defect
big big blot big defect
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