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View usage for: (pɒk) noun1. any pustule resulting from an eruptive disease, esp from smallpox 2. another word for pockmark (sense 1) Derived forms pocky (ˈpocky) adjective Word origin Old English pocc; related to Middle Dutch pocke, perhaps to Latin bucca cheek (pɑk) noun1. a pustule caused by smallpox or some other disease pox Derived forms pocked adjective Word origin ME pocke < OE pocc: for IE base see poke 2Examples of 'pock' in a sentencepock `She has a poor complexion, pock marks on her forehead, and her hair looks like she rarely washes it. Synonyms of 'pock'scar, mark, spot, flaw More Synonyms of pock Additional synonymsDefinition a defect the blemish on his face Synonyms mark, line, spot, scratch, bruise, scar, blur, defect, flaw, blot, smudge, imperfection, speck, blotch, disfigurement, pock, smirch Definition an imperfection or blemish The only flaw in his character is a short temper. Synonyms weakness, failing, defect, weak spot, spot, fault, scar, blemish, imperfection, speck, disfigurement, chink in your armour Definition a visible impression on a surface, such as a spot or scratch The dogs rub against the walls and make dirty marks. Synonyms spot, stain, streak, smudge, line, nick, impression, scratch, bruise, scar, dent, blot, blemish, blotch, pock, splotch, smirch - po-faced
- poach
- pochard
- pock
- pocket
- pockmarked
- pod
Additional synonymsDefinition a small swollen infected spot on the skin His face was covered with pimples. Synonyms spot, boil, swelling, pustule, zit (slang), papule, plook (Scottish) Definition a small inflamed raised area of skin containing pus She had a large number of little pimples and pustules on her face. Synonyms boil, spot, gathering (informal), blister, ulcer, fester, pimple, abscess, zit (slang) Definition a small mark on a surface, which has a different colour or texture from its surroundings The floorboards were covered with white spots. Synonyms mark, stain, speck, scar, flaw, taint, blot, smudge, blemish, daub, speckle, blotch, discoloration |