Meaning & use
Blighting
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Causing harm, damage, or deterioration to something, especially in a way that spoils its growth, appearance, or prospects.
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Prolonged drought was blighting the region's wheat crop.
Decades of neglect had been blighting the once-thriving downtown district.
A note on using this word
Though associated with plant disease, "blighting" is frequently used figuratively for anything that undermines the health or prospects of a person, place, or plan.
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