pohroma — meaning in English
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English meaning
- blight noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
- calamity noun A serious event that causes great damage, suffering, or loss.
- disaster noun A sudden event, natural or man-made, that causes serious damage, loss of life, or destruction.
- scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
Senses
pohroma is used for these senses in English:
- blight Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
- calamity An event resulting in great loss.
- disaster An unexpected natural or man-made catastrophe of substantial extent causing significant physical damage or destruction, loss of life or sometimes permanent change to the natural environment.
- scourge A source of persistent (and often widespread) pain and suffering or trouble, such as a cruel ruler, disease, pestilence, or war.
blight — full definition
- noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
- noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
- verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.