noun (n)

• a swollen bruise caused by a blow to the eye(noun.state)

  Synonym:
  mouse, shiner
  

  source: wordnet30
• a bad reputation(noun.state)

  Example:
  His behavior gave the whole family a black eye.
  

  source: wordnet30
• an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating(noun.event)

  Synonym:
  blow, reversal, reverse, setback
  

  source: wordnet30