baneful (Meaning)
baneful (s)
exceedingly harmful
deadly or sinister
baneful (a.)
Having poisonous qualities; deadly; destructive; injurious; noxious; pernicious.
Synonyms & Antonyms of baneful
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Synonyms:
- hazardous
- evil
- infectious
- pernicious
- poisonous
- noxious
- nocuous
- baleful
- wicked
- deadly
- prejudicial
- hurtful
- injurious
- ill
- deleterious
- mischievous
- destructive
- hostile
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baneful Sentence Examples
- The baneful poison lurking in the plant's leaves rendered it deadly to the touch.
- The baneful influence of the corrupt politician spread like a plague through the town.
- The baneful effects of smoking cigarettes took a severe toll on the man's health.
- The baneful words spoken by the critic shattered the actor's fragile confidence.
- The baneful habits he had developed made it difficult for him to hold down a job.
- The baneful actions of a few individuals threatened to ruin the reputation of the entire community.
- The baneful substance in the food rendered it unfit for human consumption.
- The baneful rumors circulating about the company's financial stability caused investors to flee.
- The baneful curse cast upon the family brought them endless misfortune.
- The baneful presence of the venomous snake in the garden made it impossible to enjoy the outdoors.
FAQs About the word baneful
exceedingly harmful, deadly or sinisterHaving poisonous qualities; deadly; destructive; injurious; noxious; pernicious.
damaging, dangerous, detrimental, bad,harmful, adverse, hazardous, evil, infectious, pernicious
beneficial, harmless, useful, safe, favorable, good, inoffensive, innocent, beneficial,benign
The baneful poison lurking in the plant's leaves rendered it deadly to the touch.
The baneful influence of the corrupt politician spread like a plague through the town.
The baneful effects of smoking cigarettes took a severe toll on the man's health.
The baneful words spoken by the critic shattered the actor's fragile confidence.
