blights
Pronunciation:
/blaɪts/noun
Definitions
Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.
The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.
(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.
verb
Definitions
To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.
To suffer blight.
Example: This vine never blights.
To spoil or ruin (something).
Example: Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.