blot
Translation
blot, stain, blemish
Examples
He made a blot on the paper with his pen.
He made a blot on the paper with his pen.
The scandal was a blot on his reputation.
The scandal was a blot on his reputation.
Grammar Patterns
a blot on ((sth.)) something that spoils a good record or reputation. The scandal was a blot on his reputation.
Similar Words
Synonyms: stain, spot, smudge, blemish
Etymology
Possibly from Old Norse 'blettr' (spot, stain).
Memory Tips
'Blot' sounds like 'plot'. Imagine a secret plot being ruined by an ink blot on the map.