blights 1 of 2

noun

Definition of blightsnext
plural of blight
as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the expanding urban sprawl is a blight on the countryside

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blights

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verb

present tense third-person singular of blight
as in harms

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  1. harms
  2. scars
  3. impairs
Verb
  • By promoting healthy digital habits, schools and families can work together to ensure social media augments rather than harms their children’s lives.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
  • This not only harms brands but also wastes resources in the pursuit of hollow metrics.
    Flavio Vidigal, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of harms
Noun
  • The school was a model for the federal Indian boarding school system, where more than 970 children died and survivors bore scars from abuse and separation.
    NPR Washington Desk, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The school was a model for the federal Indian boarding school system, where more than 970 children died and survivors bore scars from abuse and separation.
    NPR Washington Desk, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of scars
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  • In 2022, Willis was diagnosed with aphasia dementia, a cognitive disorder that impairs speech and communication over time.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Excessive exposure to digital media impairs focus.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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