baneful — causing harm or ruin; pernicious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing harm or ruin; pernicious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪnfəl/
Example Sentences
- Social media can have a baneful impact on teenagers' self-esteem.
- The witch's baneful spell turned the prince into a frog who complained about the terrible Wi-Fi in the pond.
- His baneful gambling addiction destroyed his family's financial stability.
baneful
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbeɪnfəl/]
causing harm or ruin; pernicious
The baneful fog crept through the village, withering every flower it touched.
His baneful greed brings painful need, met with disdainful deed!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old English 'bana' meaning 'slayer' or 'murderer', combined with the suffix '-ful'. Originally referred to something that could bring death or destruction.
Breakdown
bane (poison/harm/death) + -ful (full of, characterized by)
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📝Examples
“Social media can have a baneful impact on teenagers' self-esteem.”
“The witch's baneful spell turned the prince into a frog who complained about the terrible Wi-Fi in the pond.”
“His baneful gambling addiction destroyed his family's financial stability.”
“The baneful gossip spread through the office faster than free pizza disappears at lunchtime.”
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