blight
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
Something that causes damage or spoils an area, or a plant disease that causes widespread harm.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
plague
scourge
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The abandoned factory had become a _____ on the neighborhood."
Answer: blight
In your own words, what does "blight" mean?
Something that causes damage or spoils an area, or a plant disease that causes widespread harm.
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