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tahra — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • asterisk noun The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.
  • blemish noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  • blot noun A spot or stain, especially of ink or a similar substance.
  • blur verb To make something unclear, hazy, or difficult to make out.
  • dirt noun Soil, earth, or any unclean substance on a surface.
  • mark noun A visible line, spot, or impression left on a surface.
  • smear verb To spread a soft or sticky substance across a surface, often messily.
  • smudge noun A smear or blurry mark, especially one made by dirt, ink, or makeup.
  • speck noun A very small spot, mark, or particle.
  • spot noun A small mark or patch of a different color or texture on a surface.
  • stain noun A discoloured mark left by a substance that soaks into a surface.
  • taint noun A trace of contamination, corruption, or disgrace attached to something or someone.

Senses

tahra is used for these senses in English:

  • asterisk (US, sports, figuratively) A blemish in an otherwise outstanding achievement.
  • blemish A small flaw which spoils the appearance of something, a stain, a spot.
  • blemish A moral defect; a character flaw.
  • blot A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.
  • blot (by extension) A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.
  • blur A smear, smudge or blot.
  • dirt A stain or spot (on clothes etc); any foreign substance that worsens appearance.
  • mark A visible impression or sign; a blemish, scratch, or stain, whether accidental or intentional. [from 9th c.]

asterisk — full definition

  1. noun The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.
  2. verb To mark something with an asterisk.

blemish — full definition

  1. noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
  2. verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.
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