What is another word for blot the landscape?
Pronunciation: [blˈɒt ðə lˈandske͡ɪp] (IPA) 
"Blot the landscape" is an expression used to convey that something unpleasant or unsightly is marring an otherwise beautiful or picturesque view. There are a number of synonyms that can be used in place of this phrase, including "mar the scenery", "spoil the vista", "ruin the view", "tarnish the landscape", "deface the horizon", "disfigure the panorama", and "detract from the scenery". These phrases can be used to characterize anything from unsightly buildings or industrial sites to litter or pollution, in order to describe their negative impact on the surrounding natural beauty. By using these synonyms, writers and speakers can provide a more varied and nuanced vocabulary to describe the damage done to the landscape.
