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retouch.

To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

verb/ɹɪˈtʌtʃ/
  1. To improve something (especially a photograph), by adding or correcting details, or by removing flaws.

    transitive
  2. To colour the roots of hair to match hair previously coloured.

    transitive
  3. To modify a flint tool by making secondary flaking along the cutting edge.

Where this word comes from

From French retoucher.

noun/ˈɹiːtʌtʃ/
  1. The act of retouching (in any sense).

Where this word comes from

From French retoucher.

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