Definitions

1. noun

A spot or stain, especially one caused by a spill or accident, on a surface such as clothing, furniture, or paper.

“She quickly grabbed a cloth to blot the spilled coffee from the table.”

2. verb

To remove or wipe away something, such as a stain or a liquid, with a cloth or other absorbent material.

“Try to blot the ink from the page before it sets.”

3. verb

To erase or remove something, such as a mistake or a record.

“The government tried to blot out the embarrassing scandal from public memory.”

4. noun

A discreditable or shameful fact or circumstance, especially one that is kept secret.

“The politician’s reputation was ruined by the scandal, which became a blot on his character.”

5. noun

A person or thing that is considered to be a stain or a blot on something else, such as society or a particular group.

“The corrupt business leader was seen as a blot on the industry as a whole.”