BLIGHTS

/blaɪts/
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Definition

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

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