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blight

[blahyt]

blight Definition

  • 1a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts
  • 2a thing that spoils or damages something
  • 3a disease or injury of plants characterized by withering and death of parts

Using blight: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "blight" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The blight destroyed the entire crop.

  • Example

    The economic blight on the city was caused by the closure of the factory.

  • Example

    The disease is a blight on the region's citrus industry.

  • Example

    The blight of poverty affects many families in the area.

blight Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for blight

Idioms Using blight

  • to spoil or damage something

    Example

    The scandal cast a blight on his political career.

  • a slang term for Britain, especially as a place of residence or origin

    Example

    He longed to return to blighty after years of fighting in the war.

  • a person or group that is considered harmful or detrimental to society

    Example

    The government views drug dealers as a blight on society and has implemented harsh penalties for drug-related crimes.

Phrases with blight

  • the decay and deterioration of buildings and neighborhoods in urban areas

    Example

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

  • a disease that affects potato plants, causing the leaves to wither and turn brown

    Example

    The Irish potato famine was caused by a severe outbreak of potato blight.

  • something that spoils the appearance of a place or view

    Example

    The new high-rise building is a blight on the landscape of the historic district.

Origins of blight

from Old English 'blīhtan', meaning 'to wilt or fade'

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Summary: blight in Brief

The term 'blight' [blahyt] refers to plant diseases caused by fungi, or anything that spoils or damages something. It can also refer to a disease or injury of plants characterized by withering and death of parts. Examples include 'The blight destroyed the entire crop.' and 'The economic blight on the city was caused by the closure of the factory.' Phrases like 'urban blight' and idioms like 'cast a blight on' extend the meaning to urban decay and social harm.