Definition of Blight
Blight
blight
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
something that spoils or damages something;
e.g. The emergence of racist rallies were a blight on our efforts to create a safe and equitable community.
(noun)
a plant disease, usually caused by fungi such as mold;
e.g. Due to lack of care, the vines suffered a lot of blight and disease.
(verb)
to ruin or have a severely bad and detrimental effect on;
e.g. The news of the college admissions scandal blighted the reputation of the university.
(verb)
to infect plants with blight;
e.g. The vines are blighted due to lack of care.
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