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blotch Synonyms
Another word for blotch
Choosing another word for blotch depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
A large, irregular patch, mark, or unsightly stain on a surface, especially on the skin.
Usage Example
"After spending the afternoon gardening in the hot sun, he noticed a red splotch on his forearm."
Strongest
splotch
patch
Strong
blot
smudge
stain
blemish
spot
discoloration
• noun (Context 2)
Any of various fungal or bacterial plant diseases characterized by dark, irregular lesions or discolored spots on leaves, stems, or fruit.
Usage Example
"The orchard owner applied an organic fungicide to protect the young apple trees from sooty blight."
Strong
blight
canker
• verb (Context 3)
To cover or mark a surface with irregular spots, stains, or discolored patches, or to become marked in this way.
Usage Example
"Dampness in the old cellar had begun to mottle the plaster walls with dark gray patches."
Strongest
mottle
splotch
Strong
stain
blot
smudge
fleck
dapple
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blotch. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blotch