“blight”

Definitions

• noun

  a state or condition being blighted

  Synonyms: abnormality, abomination, abuse, adversity, affection, afflict, affliction, aggravation, aggrieve, ailment, allergy, annoyance

• noun

  any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting

• verb

  cause to suffer a blight

  Synonyms: plague

  • Example:“Too much rain may blight the garden with mold.”