Looking for the meaning of the word BLIGHT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLIGHT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Blight
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 16th century (denoting inflammation of the skin): of unknown origin
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
blʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts
Short Definition:plant disease
Examples:- the vines suffered blight and disease
- potato blight
Definition:
a thing that spoils or damages something
Short Definition:thing that spoils or damages
Examples:- the vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood
- her remorse could be a blight on that happiness
Word: Blight
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
blʌɪt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
have a severely detrimental effect on
Short Definition:have severely detrimental effect on
Examples:- the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians
- the problems are most acutely felt in areas blighted by poverty
- some people complain that wind farms blight the landscape
Definition:
infect (plants) with blight
Short Definition:infect with blight
Examples:- a peach tree blighted by leaf curl
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