blot
blot
noun
A mark or stain, especially one made by spilled ink or liquid.
"There was an ink blot on the letter."
verb
To dry a wet surface by soaking up liquid with an absorbent material.
"Blot the spilled tea with a cloth."
noun
Something that spoils the appearance of a place or a person's reputation.
"The derelict building is a blot on the town."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: blob, fleck, spot, slur, smudge, smear, daub, smirch, stain