blight

BLIGHT noun

[ no plural ] uk/blaɪt/ us
something that has a very bad effect on something, often for a long time

то, что портит жизнь, рушит планы
the blight of poverty/unemployment He became a blight on their lives. blight verb [ T ]
to cause damage to or have a bad effect on something

разрушать
Injury has blight ed his career.