Pronunciation: /blaɪt/
noun a thing that spoils or damages something
A1 The blight on the tomato plants caused them to wither and die.
A2 The blight of poverty affected many families in the area.
B1 The blight of corruption within the government led to widespread distrust among the citizens.
B2 The blight of war left a lasting impact on the country's infrastructure.
C1 The blight of racism continues to plague society, causing division and inequality.
C2 The blight of climate change poses a serious threat to the planet's ecosystems and biodiversity.
verb to spoil, harm, or destroy
A1 The plant was blighted by disease.
A2 The farmer's crops were blighted by an unexpected frost.
B1 The economic crisis has blighted the country's development.
B2 The scandal blighted the politician's career.
C1 The ongoing conflict has blighted the region for decades.
C2 The corruption within the government has blighted the country's reputation internationally.
formal The blight on the crops caused a significant decrease in yield this year.
informal The blight really messed up the plants this season.
slang That blight totally wrecked the harvest.
figurative The blight of corruption spread through the company, causing chaos and distrust among employees.
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