BLIGHT
/blaΙͺt/
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Scrabble
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Definition
/blaΙͺt/
noun
- Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
- The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
- (by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
verb
- To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
- To suffer blight.“This vine never blights.”
- To spoil or ruin (something).“Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.”
Source: Wiktionary
