How To Spell blight?
How to Pronounce blight?
Correct pronunciation for the word "blight" is [blˈa͡ɪt], [blˈaɪt], [b_l_ˈaɪ_t].
What are the misspellings for blight?
"Blight" in context
Blight is a term that is commonly associated with plant diseases, but it can also be used to describe a range of environmental problems. Blight is caused by the accumulation of environmental toxins in a given area, causing the physical and chemical breakdown of organic matter. This can lead to localised pollution and the subsequent weakening of animal and plant life. Blight can also result from changes to local weather patterns, often related to climate change, or the disruption of natural ecosystems by human activities. In addition, blight can be caused by the growth of unwanted nonnative species, as well as the spread of disease.
What are similar-sounding words for blight?
Usage over time for blight:
This graph shows how "blight" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
Synonyms for Blight:
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- chip .
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- break .
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- ding .
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- bruise .
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v.
• put in jeopardy • sear • infect • ruin, destroy • slump • decay
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