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Blight

Noun

Définitions

1.NounA diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut. The cause of such a condition, often unseen but believed to be airborne; specifically, a bacterium, a virus, or (especially) a fungus; also, an aphid which attacks fruit trees.
2.NounA diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.
3.NounThe cause of such a condition, often unseen but believed to be airborne; specifically, a bacterium, a virus, or (especially) a fungus; also, an aphid which attacks fruit trees.
4.NounA state of cloudy, humid weather. A diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.
5.NounA state of cloudy, humid weather.
6.NounA diseased condition of the face or skin; specifically, bleeding under the conjunctiva of the eye, a form of skin rash, or a palsy of the face due to cold.
7.NounSomething that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
8.NounSomething that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
9.NounA rundown and unsightly condition of an urban area; also, such an area.
10.VerbTo affect the fertility or growth of (a plant) with a blight (noun sense 1.1), especially one caused by a fungus; to blast, to mildew, to smut.
"Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects."
11.VerbTo affect the fertility or growth of (a plant) with a blight (noun sense 1.1), especially one caused by a fungus; to blast, to mildew, to smut.
12.VerbTo affect (a body part) with a disease.
13.VerbTo impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.
"Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects."
14.VerbOf a plant: to suffer blight (noun sense 1.1).
"This vine never blights."
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