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