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BANEFUL
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Dictionary entry overview: What does baneful mean?
• BANEFUL (adjective)
The adjective BANEFUL has 2 senses:
1. exceedingly harmful
2. deadly or sinister
Familiarity information: BANEFUL used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Exceedingly harmful
Synonyms:
baneful; deadly; pernicious; pestilent
Similar:
noxious (injurious to physical or mental health)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Deadly or sinister
Synonyms:
baleful; baneful
Context example:
the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look
Similar:
maleficent (harmful or evil in intent or effect)
Context examples
He seemed so confident that I, remembering my own confidence two nights before and with the baneful result, felt awe and vague terror.
(Dracula, by Bram Stoker)
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