Blotch — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbläch/

Meaning & Definition of Blotch

Blotch (verb)

  1. to mark or mar with blotches

Blotch (noun)

  1. imperfection, blemish
  2. a spot or mark (as of color or ink) especially when large or irregular

Blotch (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part

    "a dog with a single small blotch of black"

    similar: dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, splotch, spot
    related: birthmark, freckle, mole, blob, blot, mark, smear, smudge, smutch, stain, spatter, splash, polka dot

  2. something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing

    "that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape"

    similar: blemish, blight, defect, deformity, disfigurement, excrescence, excrescency, fault, flaw, imperfection, mar, mark, pockmark, scar
    related: abnormality, distortion, irregularity, malformation, misshape, bug, glitch, kink, blot, blur, spot, stain, taint, damage, defacement, impairment, injury, failing, weakness
    near: adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

Blotch (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to mark with small spots especially unevenly

    "my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket"

    similar: dapple, dot, fleck, freckle, marble, mottle, pepper, shoot, speck, speckle, splotch, spot, sprinkle, stipple
    related: blot, dye, stain, band, bar, streak, stripe, intersperse, set, stud, bespatter, spatter

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Blotch

The most common words with a similar meaning to Blotch:

dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck, speckle, splotch, spot, blemish, blight, defect, deformity, disfigurement, excrescence, excrescency, fault, flaw, imperfection, mar, mark, pockmark, scar, freckle, marble, pepper, shoot, sprinkle, stipple

Related Words for Blotch

birthmark, mole, blob, blot, smear, smudge, smutch, stain, spatter, splash, polka dot, abnormality, distortion, irregularity, malformation, misshape, bug, glitch, kink, blur, taint, damage, defacement, impairment, injury, failing, weakness, dye, band, bar

Near Antonyms of Blotch

adornment, decoration, embellishment, enhancement, ornament

Word Forms of Blotch

Inflections: blotched, blotching, blotches

Derived words: blotchily (adverb), blotchy (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Blotch

perhaps blend of blot:1 and botch:2

First known use: 1772

Frequently Asked Questions about Blotch

What does "Blotch" mean?

"Blotch" means to mark or mar with blotches. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to mark or mar with blotches. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Blotch"?

Other words for "Blotch" include dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip and point. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Blotch" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Blotch"?

There are 68 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Blotch". Common alternatives include dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle, patch, pip, point, speck and speckle.

How do you use "Blotch" in a sentence?

Examples of "Blotch" in a sentence: "a dog with a single small blotch of black"; "that cell tower is another blotch on the landscape"; "my pen leaked and blotched my shirt pocket".

Is "Blotch" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Blotch" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Blotch"?

"Blotch" is pronounced /ˈbläch/.

What is the origin of the word "Blotch"?

"Blotch" comes from perhaps blend of blot:1 and botch:2. First known use: 1772.

What is another word for "Blotch" meaning "a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part"?

When "Blotch" (noun) means a small area that is different (as in color) from the main part, synonyms include dapple, dot, eyespot, fleck, mottle and patch.