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Blight (Noun)

Meaning 1

A state or condition being blighted.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • Poverty is a persistent blight on many inner city communities, exacerbating issues such as poor healthcare and low educational attainment.
  • His hopes for a bright future were suddenly blighted by the unexpected diagnosis.
  • A rare neurological disease is the latest blight to strike this young and previously healthy individual.
  • Poor agricultural practices can create environmental conditions that make entire ecosystems susceptible to being blighted by disease or pests.
  • Hazing scandals are an enduring blight on university culture, despite attempts by administrations to implement preventive measures and ensure a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Hypernyms

  • Desolation

Related Words

  • Blight (verb)

Meaning 2

Any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting.

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The blight that had affected the tomato plants in the garden caused them to wither and die before they could be harvested.
  • The fungus caused a severe blight on the apple trees, leaving them bare and unproductive for the rest of the season.
  • After inspecting the field, the farmer realized that the potato blight was spreading rapidly and would require immediate treatment.
  • The coffee plants were devastated by a blight that caused their leaves to turn yellow and drop off, significantly reducing the yield.
  • The sudden onset of blight on the wheat crop forced the farmer to reevaluate his pest management strategy for the coming season.

Hyponyms

  • Bean Blight
  • Chestnut-bark Disease
  • Tomato Yellows
  • Potato Disease
  • Halo Spot
  • Chestnut Canker
  • Potato Mildew
  • Apple Canker
  • Potato Mold
  • Potato Murrain

Related Words

  • Blight (verb)
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