Blight
Pronunciation: /ˈblaɪt/
Blight (noun)
- A disease that damages or kills plants, often causing them to turn brown.
- A situation where buildings or areas become run-down and unattractive.
Examples
- The crops were destroyed by a sudden blight.
- Farmers fear the spread of blight in their fields.
Common collocations: potato blight, blight outbreak, urban blight, blight area, blight crops
Blight (verb)
- To cause harm or disease to plants, making them unhealthy.
- To spoil or damage something, making it less enjoyable or useful.
Examples
- The disease can blight entire fields of crops.
- Fungal infections often blight the leaves.