3
check(noun, verb, stain, blemish, scratch)
3
chip(noun, verb, mark, spot, stain)
3
depreciate(verb, slight, criticize, insult, disparage)
3
detract(verb, criticize, insult, disparage, belittle)
3
diminish(verb, reduce, harm, hinder, spoil)
3
dot(noun, verb, mark, dirty, stain)
3
dye(noun, stain, color, blemish, fade)
3
fault(noun, mark, spot, stain, blemish)
3
freckle(noun, verb, mark, spot, stain)
3
imperfection(noun, mark, spot, stain, blemish)
3
impurity(noun, mark, spot, stain, blemish)
3
mire(stain, ground, grime, filth, impurity)
3
mottle(noun, blemish, imperfection, blot)
3
nick(noun, verb, hurt, ruin, damage)
3
pockmark(noun, verb, mark, spot, stain)
3
pollution(noun, slight, abuse, scorn, spot)
3
scratch(noun, verb, break, hurt, ruin)
3
streak(verb, mark, dirty, stain, color)
3
tone down(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dull, dim)
3
wash out(verb, expression, phrasal verb, dull, dim)
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