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blight in Norwegian

blight in Norwegian is spolere — blight means a plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.

blight in Norwegian

spolere
verb
(figurative) To impede the development or growth of (an aspect of life); to damage, to ruin, to spoil.

What does "blight" mean?

  1. noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
    "Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year."
  2. noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
    "Poverty remains a blight on the community."
  3. verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.
    "The scandal blighted his reputation for years."
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blight in a sentence

  • Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year.
  • Poverty remains a blight on the community.
  • Urban blight has left entire streets of the city abandoned.
  • The scandal blighted his reputation for years.

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What is "blight" in Norwegian?

"blight" in Norwegian is spolere. blight means: A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.

How do you use "blight" in a sentence?

Example: "Potato blight devastated crops across the region that year." In Norwegian, "blight" is spolere.

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