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baneful

 
(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.

pronunciation The forest fire had baneful consequences on the deer population.

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