baneful

[ beyn-fuhl ]
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adjective
  1. destructive; pernicious: a baneful superstition.

  2. Archaic. deadly; poisonous: baneful herbs.

Origin of baneful

1
First recorded in 1570–80; bane + -ful

Other words for baneful

Other words from baneful

  • bane·ful·ly, adverb
  • bane·ful·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for baneful

baneful

/ (ˈbeɪnfʊl) /


adjective
  1. archaic destructive, poisonous, or fatal

Derived forms of baneful

  • banefully, adverb
  • banefulness, noun

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