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Blight

noun
/blaɪt/
Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounAny of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
2.nounThe bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
3.noun(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
4.verbTo affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
5.verbTo suffer blight.
"This vine never blights."
6.verbTo spoil or ruin (something).
"Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects."

Synonyms

plaguemildewbacteriabacterialbacteriuminfestationpestcancerdiseasetwigstainblot

Rhymes With

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilight
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