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Blight (Noun)

A state or condition being blighted.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Poverty is a persistent blight on many inner city communities, exacerbating issues such as poor healthcare and low educational attainment.
His hopes for a bright future were suddenly blighted by the unexpected diagnosis.
A rare neurological disease is the latest blight to strike this young and previously healthy individual.
Poor agricultural practices can create environmental conditions that make entire ecosystems susceptible to being blighted by disease or pests.
Hazing scandals are an enduring blight on university culture, despite attempts by administrations to implement preventive measures and ensure a culture of inclusivity and respect.

Any plant disease resulting in withering without rotting.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The blight that had affected the tomato plants in the garden caused them to wither and die before they could be harvested.
The fungus caused a severe blight on the apple trees, leaving them bare and unproductive for the rest of the season.
After inspecting the field, the farmer realized that the potato blight was spreading rapidly and would require immediate treatment.
The coffee plants were devastated by a blight that caused their leaves to turn yellow and drop off, significantly reducing the yield.
The sudden onset of blight on the wheat crop forced the farmer to reevaluate his pest management strategy for the coming season.