# blige vs blight

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### blige
*intj · frequency rank #44,651*
blimey

### blight
*noun · IPA /blaɪt/ · frequency rank #21,145*
A diseased condition suffered by a plant; specifically, a complete and rapid chlorosis, browning, then death of plant tissues such as floral organs, leaves, branches, or twigs, especially one caused by a fungus; a mildew, a rust, a smut.

## Source
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