Meaning of the word blight in English
What does blight mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
blight
US /blaɪt/
UK /blaɪt/
Noun
a thing that spoils or damages something, or a disease that kills plants
Example:
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Urban decay is a blight on the city's reputation.
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The potato blight destroyed the entire crop.
Verb
to have a severely detrimental effect on something; to infect plants with blight
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The scandal blighted his political career.
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Frost blighted the young shoots.