Blem·ish v. t. [imp. & p. p. Blemished p. pr. & vb. n. Blemishing.]
1. To mark with deformity; to injure or impair, as anything which is well formed, or excellent; to mar, or make defective, either the body or mind.
Sin is a soil which blemisheth the beauty of thy soul. --Brathwait.
2. To tarnish, as reputation or character; to defame.
There had nothing passed between us that might blemish reputation. --Oldys.