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Vocabulary Entry
blighted
|adjective • verb
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A
adjective
In a condition of decline or decay, often due to neglect or environmental factors.
Example Sentences
"The blighted neighborhood was a stark contrast to the thriving city nearby."
"Farmers worked hard to save their blighted crops from disease."
"The blighted tree needed to be cut down before it affected the others."
V
verb
To cause to suffer or damage, often resulting in decay or destruction.
Example Sentences
"The pestilence blighted the entire harvest, leaving farmers in despair."
"Years of pollution blighted the once pristine lake."
"Their hopes for a better future were blighted by the economic downturn."