Heimsuchung — meaning in English

English meaning

• blight noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
• scourge noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.

Senses

Heimsuchung is used for these senses in English:

• blight Something that impedes development or growth, or spoils any other aspect of life.
• 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

1. noun A plant disease, often caused by fungus, that causes rapid browning and death of leaves or stems.
2. noun Something that damages or holds back growth, development, or quality of life.
3. verb To damage or spoil the growth or development of something.

scourge — full definition

1. noun A whip, especially one with several lashes, historically used to punish or torture.
2. noun A person or thing that causes widespread suffering.
3. verb To cause great and lasting suffering to; to afflict severely.

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