blight
Translation
blight, scourge, affliction, ruin
Examples
The potato blight caused a famine.
The potato blight caused a famine.
Urban blight is a problem in many cities.
Urban blight is a problem in many cities.
His gambling was a blight on his life.
His gambling was a blight on his life.
Grammar Patterns
a blight ((on sth.)) a thing that spoils or damages (sth.) His gambling was a blight on his family.
urban/potato blight a state of decay / a specific plant disease Urban blight affects property values.
Similar Words
Synonyms: affliction, scourge, plague, curse
Etymology
Of obscure origin, possibly related to an Old English word 'blæce' (a skin disease).
Memory Tips
A 'blight' takes away the 'light' from life, plants, or a city.