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blight

noun
/blaɪt/

Meaning

A disease or condition that causes plants to wither; something that spoils or damages.

Example Sentences

The drought was a blight on the farmer’s crops.

Example Expressions

cast a blight on

Synonyms

disease, plague, curse, scourge, ruin

Antonyms

blessing, benefit, boon

Collocations

urban blight, potato blight, economic blight, cast a blight

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