blight

Any of many plant diseases causing damage to, or the death of, leaves, fruit or other parts.

The bacterium, virus or fungus that causes such a condition.

(by extension) Anything that impedes growth or development or spoils any other aspect of life.

To affect with blight; to blast; to prevent the growth and fertility of.

To suffer blight.

“This vine never blights.”

To spoil or ruin (something).

“Those obscene tattoos are going to blight your job prospects.”