Blighting Word Meaning

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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