Synonyms of blight

Antonyms of blight

Collocations of blight

urban blight
Frequency: 80 %

The city council is working to address the issue of urban blight in the downtown area.

economic blight
Frequency: 70 %

The closure of the factory led to economic blight in the small town.

environmental blight
Frequency: 60 %

The oil spill caused significant environmental blight along the coastline.

blight and decay
Frequency: 50 %

The abandoned building showed signs of blight and decay.

blight and neglect
Frequency: 45 %

The park fell into a state of blight and neglect due to lack of maintenance.

Idiomatic Expressions for blight

  • Phrase: blight on the landscape
    Meaning: something that ruins the appearance of an area
    Usage: The abandoned factory is a blight on the landscape.