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Blighted Definition & Meaning

blighted
adjective
  1. affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity; "a blighted rose"; "blighted urban districts"

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What does blighted mean?
affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity; "a blighted rose"; "blighted urban districts"
What part of speech is blighted?
Blighted is an adjective.

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