Difference between Smudge and Blot

What is the difference between Smudge and Blot?

Smudge as a noun is a blemish; a smear. while Blot as a noun is a blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.

Smudge

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A blemish; a smear. Dense smoke, such as that used for fumigation.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To obscure by blurring; to smear. To soil or smear with dirt. To use dense smoke to protect from insects.

Blot

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A blemish, spot or stain made by a coloured substance.A stain on someone's reputation or character; a disgrace.The Southern blot analysis (and derived Northern and Western) analytical techniques.an exposed piece in backgammon.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to cause a blot (on something) by spilling a coloured substanceto soak up, or absorb liquidto hide, obscure or obliterate something

We hope you now know whether to use Smudge or Blot in your sentence.

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