baneful

Dictionary: bane·ful (bān'fəl) pronunciation

adj.
Causing harm, ruin, or death; harmful. See Usage Note at baleful.

banefully bane'ful·ly adv.

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Definition: ruinous, injurious
Antonyms: advantageous, beneficial, beneficent, fortunate, helpful, lucky

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IN BRIEF: Causing harm or ruin; destructive.

The forest fire had baneful consequences on the deer population.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: exceedingly harmful
Synonyms: deadly, pernicious, pestilent

Meaning #2: deadly or sinister
Synonym: baleful

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