bane (noun)

1. In the cartoon series, the villainous character's bane was a superhero with the power to defeat him at every turn.

2. For many fashion designers, fast fashion is considered a major bane as it promotes unethical practices and contributes to environmental degradation.

3. In the anime series, the main character's greatest bane is an ancient curse that slowly drains his life force.

4. In the world of high fantasy, dragons are often depicted as the ultimate bane, capable of laying waste to entire kingdoms with their fiery breath.