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
- noun The star-shaped symbol (*) used in writing to mark a footnote, show an omission, or flag something as an exception.
- verb To mark something with an asterisk.
blemish — full definition
- noun A small mark or flaw that spoils an otherwise clean or attractive surface.
- verb To spoil the appearance or reputation of something.