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How to sign: to apply an absorbent material to something in order to dry it or soak up the source of stain
"she blotted the carpet with paper towels, but the wine had already stained it";
How to sign: a blemish made by dirt
"he had a smudge on his cheek";
Similiar / Same: smirch, smudge, daub, spot, smear, slur
Categories: blemish, defect, mar
Within this category: blotch, fingermark, inkblot
How to sign: an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
"he made a huge blot on his copybook";