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blighted Synonyms

Another word for blighted

Choosing another word for blighted depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Severely damaged, deteriorated, or ruined, especially referring to an urban area or community suffering from neglect and poverty.

Usage Example

"The city council approved a major grant to revitalize the ruined neighborhoods near the old industrial docks."

Strongest
ruined
Strong
devastated
dilapidated
run-down
decayed
ravaged
spoiled
marred

• adjective (Context 2)

Afflicted with or withered by a plant disease or pest (of crops, trees, or vegetation).

Usage Example

"The farmer had to burn the diseased potato plants to prevent the fungal infection from spreading to the rest of the field."

Strongest
diseased
Strong
withered
blasted
rotted
stricken
shriveled

Opposites of blighted

The opposite of blighted shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

flourishing
thriving
healthy
prosperous
blooming
unspoiled
preserved
verdant
See all opposites of blighted

• Nearby Words

blessedness
blessing
blight
blighted
blimey
blimp
blind

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Blighted. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/blighted
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