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- Dictionaryblight/blʌɪt/
noun
- 1. a plant disease, typically one caused by fungi such as mildews, rusts, and smuts: "the vines suffered blight and disease" Similar
- 2. a thing that spoils or damages something: "the vacant properties are a blight on the neighbourhood" Similar Opposite
verb
- 1. have a severely detrimental effect on: "the scandal blighted the careers of several leading politicians" Similar
- 2. infect (plants) with blight: "a peach tree blighted by leaf curl" Similar
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BLIGHT definition: 1. a disease that damages and kills plants 2. something that spoils or has a very bad effect on…. Learn more.
The meaning of BLIGHT is a disease or injury of plants marked by the formation of lesions, withering, and death of parts (such as leaves and tubers). How to use blight in a sentence.
Blight definition: the rapid and extensive discoloration, wilting, and death of plant tissues.. See examples of BLIGHT used in a sentence.
blight in American English. (blaɪt ) noun. 1. any atmospheric or soil condition, parasite, or insect that kills, withers, or checks the growth of plants. 2. any of several plant diseases, as rust, mildew, or smut. 3. anything that destroys, prevents growth, or causes devaluation.
1. a. Any of numerous plant diseases resulting in sudden conspicuous wilting and dying of affected parts, especially young, growing tissues. b. The condition or causative agent, such as a bacterium, fungus, or virus, that results in blight. 2. a.
Definition of blight noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
blight something to have a bad effect on something, especially by causing a lot of problems. His career has been blighted by injuries. an area blighted by unemployment
