adj.
Causing harm, ruin, or death; harmful. See Usage Note at baleful.
banefully bane'ful·ly adv.
Dictionary:
bane·ful (bān'fəl) ![]() |
| Thesaurus: baneful |
adjective
| Antonyms: baneful |
Definition: ruinous, injurious
Antonyms: advantageous, beneficial, beneficent, fortunate, helpful, lucky
| Word Tutor: baneful |
The forest fire had baneful consequences on the deer population.
| WordNet: baneful |
The adjective has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
exceedingly harmful
Synonyms: deadly, pernicious, pestilent
Meaning #2:
deadly or sinister
Synonym: baleful
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