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   blight

   /blʌɪt/

   noun

   • 1. a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts: "the vines suffered blight and disease" Similar diseasecankerinfestationfungusmildewmouldrotdecay
   • 2. a thing that spoils or damages something: "the vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood" Similar afflictionscourgebanecurseplaguemenaceevilmisfortunewoecalamitytroubleordealthorn in one's flesh/sidetrialtribulationvisitationnuisancepestpollutioncontaminationcancercankerOpposite blessing
   • ▪ an ugly, neglected, or rundown condition of an urban area: "the city's high-rise social housing had become synonymous with urban blight"

   verb

   • 1. have a severely detrimental effect on: "the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians" Similar ruinwreckspoildisruptundomarplay havoc withmake a mess ofput an end toendbring to an endput a stop topreventfrustratecrushquellquashdashdestroyscotchshatterdevastatedemolishsabotageinformal:mess upscrew uplouse upfoul upmake a hash ofdo input paid toput the lid onput the kibosh onstymiequeernixbanjaxblow a hole inscupperdishthrow a spanner in the works ofthrow a monkey wrench in the works ofeuchrecruelarchaic:bring to naught
   • 2. infect (plants) with blight: "a peach tree blighted by leaf curl" Similar infectwithershrivelblastmildewnip in the budkilldestroy

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting inflammation of the skin): of unknown origin.

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   What is blight in plants?

   • Blight is a specific symptom affecting plants in response to infection by a pathogenic organism. Blight is a rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as leaves, branches, twigs, or floral organs. Accordingly, many diseases that primarily exhibit this symptom are called blights.

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   What does blight mean?

   • : a disease of plants marked by withering and death of parts (as leaves) : something that harms or destroys Nglish: Translation of blight for Spanish Speakers Britannica English: Translation of blight for Arabic Speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about blight Love words? Need even more definitions?

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   What is blight fungus?

   • 1. Any of numerous plant diseases that cause leaves, stems, fruits, and tissues to wither and die. Rust, mildew, and smut are blights. 2. The bacterium, fungus, or virus that causes such a disease.

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   What are blights on the land?

   • They are recognised as blights on the land. Long-term unemployment blights our society and the lives of our constituents. Crime and the fear of crime are the most serious blights on our inner cities. Noise blights the quality of life of millions of people. Fly-tipping remains a major scourge, blighting our landscape and people's lives.

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   What blights Our Lives?

   • However, as politicians, we must represent our constituents; we must take note of people's fear because that is what blights their lives. They are recognised as blights on the land. Long-term unemployment blights our society and the lives of our constituents. Crime and the fear of crime are the most serious blights on our inner cities.

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   What does the shadow that has blighted my life mean?

   • According to the rare reports that emerge from inside, the crumbling cities and towns are blighted by poverty and despair. While he is alive, the shadow that has blighted my life will still be there. ● noun: ; (= disease) (in roses, cereals) rouille; (in potatoes) mildiou, brunissure [...]

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   Blight can be a noun or a verb that means a disease that damages and kills plants, or something that spoils or has a very bad effect on something. Learn more about the meaning, usage and pronunciation of blight with examples and synonyms.

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   The meaning of BLIGHT is a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers). How to use blight in a sentence.

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   Blight can mean a plant disease, a factor that harms or spoils something, or a state of being blighted. Learn more about the word forms, pronunciation, and usage of blight with Collins English Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the verb blight, which means to have a bad effect on something or someone. See examples, synonyms and word origin of blight.

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   Blight is a rapid and complete chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues caused by pathogenic organisms. Learn about the causes, effects, and names of various blights, such as potato blight, chestnut blight, and fire blight.

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   Learn the meaning and usage of the word blight, which can refer to a disease that kills plants, a curse that ruins something, or a problem that spoils an area or a life. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and translations of blight in Collins Dictionary.

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   Blight is a term for various plant diseases that cause wilting and dying of affected parts, or for any factor that harms or ruins something. Learn about different types of blight, such as potato blight, chestnut blight, and urban blight, and see synonyms and related words.