baneful
destructive; pernicious: a baneful superstition.
Archaic. deadly; poisonous: baneful herbs.
Origin of baneful
1Other words for baneful
Other words from baneful
- bane·ful·ly, adverb
- bane·ful·ness, noun
Words that may be confused with baneful
- baleful, baneful
Words Nearby baneful
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How to use baneful in a sentence
He made some commonplace observation upon the baneful effect of the night air at the season.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinIt depresses the humble sufferer from its baneful effects; it irritates the passions of the unamiable.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence HartleyThat it was admirable as an organisation only shows it in a more baneful light, since it was used to crush out all progress.
Spanish Life in Town and Country | L. Higgin and Eugne E. StreetDangerfield had found a few hours rest in the morning, a rest broken by scurrying, baneful dreams.
The Woman Gives | Owen JohnsonThose which fell from the eyes of the evil gods produced poisonous plants and various baneful animals.
Myths of Babylonia and Assyria | Donald A. Mackenzie
British Dictionary definitions for baneful
/ (ˈbeɪnfʊl) /
archaic destructive, poisonous, or fatal
Derived forms of baneful
- banefully, adverb
- banefulness, noun
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