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blight

[/blaɪt/]
noun/verbpl: blights
praga; maldição; arruinar
1. (noun) A plant disease that causes withering and death of leaves, stems, or fruits
The potato blight destroyed the entire harvest.
A praga da batata destruiu toda a colheita.
2. (noun) A condition or influence that spoils or damages something
Urban decay is a blight on the city.
A deterioração urbana é uma maldição para a cidade.
3. (verb) To affect with blight; to cause to wither or fail
The scandal blighted his career.
O escândalo arruinou sua carreira.
Synonyms
plaguecursescourgepestilencediseaseaffliction
Antonyms
blessingbenefitadvantageimprovement

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
praga; maldição
Most common usage for both plant disease and metaphorical sense
Portugal
praga; azaga; maldição
Azaga is sometimes used for curse or affliction
São Paulo
praga; maldição
Standard Brazilian Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a blight on society - uma praga para a sociedade
blight one's hopes - frustrar esperanças de alguém
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