blights

/blaɪts/

IPA: /B L AY1 T S/

noun

1
Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
2
The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
3
(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.

verb

1
To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
2
To suffer blight.
“This vine never blights.”
3
To spoil or ruin (something).
“Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.”

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