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blot Synonyms

Another word for blot

Choosing another word for blot depends on context, so the 21 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A dark mark, spot, or stain, especially one made by ink on paper or fabric.

Usage Example

"A leaky fountain pen left a large blue stain on the corner of the manuscript."

Strongest
stain
spot
Strong
smudge
smear
splotch
splodge
inkblot

• verb (Context 2)

To dry or soak up liquid from a wet surface by pressing it gently with an absorbent cloth, paper, or sponge.

Usage Example

"You should gently dab the spilled coffee with a clean towel rather than rubbing it into the carpet."

Strongest
dab
Strong
pat
sponge
mop
absorb

• noun (Context 3)

A shameful defect, disgrace, or ugly feature that spoils an otherwise good reputation, record, or landscape.

Usage Example

"The neglected concrete factory remained an unsightly blemish on the coastal landscape."

Strongest
blemish
stain
Strong
taint
tarnish
eyesore
disgrace
flaw

• verb (Context 4)

To mark, stain, or soil something with spots of ink, dirt, or liquid.

Usage Example

"Drops of rain began to stain the freshly written ink on the envelope."

Strongest
stain
smudge
Strong
smear
spot
soil
besmirch
sully

Opposites of blot

The opposite of blot shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

clean
soak
drench
cleanse
credit
saturate
honor
asset
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blot. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blot
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