baneful — causing harm or ruin; pernicious
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: causing harm or ruin; pernicious
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbeɪnfəl/
Korean meaning: 해로운, 파멸적인
Korean pronunciation: **베인**풀
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 factory's baneful smoke destroys the healthy neighborhood below
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His baneful greed brings painful need, met with disdainful deed!
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Origin
From Old English 'bana' meaning 'slayer' or 'murderer', combined with the suffix '-ful'. Originally referred to something that could bring death or destruction.
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“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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