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blight

/blaɪt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does blight mean?

noun, verb

A state of decay or ruin; a disease or pest that causes damage to plants. To cause something to become damaged or ruined.

Example

"The blight on the crops was caused by a fungal disease."

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