blot blot /ˈblɑːt/

noun

1. () A blemish made by dirt  ( daub , slur , smear , blot , smirch , smudge , spot )
   a blemish made by dirt
    He had a smudge on his cheek
   he had a smudge on his cheek
   
2. An act that brings discredit to the person who does it  ( blot , smear , smirch , spot , stain )
   an act that brings discredit to the person who does it
    He made a huge blot on his copybook
   he made a huge blot on his copybook
   

verb

1. Make a spot or mark onto  ( blob , blot , fleck , spot )
   make a spot or mark onto
    The wine spotted the tablecloth
   The wine spotted the tablecloth
   
2. Dry (ink) with blotting paper  ( blot )
   dry (ink) with blotting paper