Baneful
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Baneful is an adjective meaning Harmful, injurious.
Meaning
Harmful, injurious.
More Meanings
- (archaic) Poisonous, deadly.
Example Sentences
This contempt of the understanding in early life has more baneful consequences than is commonly supposed […]
[S]ome fell ſerpent in his cave expects / The traveller's approach, batten'd vvith herbs / Of baneful juice to fury, forth he looks / Hideous, and lies coil'd all around his den.
Synonyms for baneful
Depending on context, synonyms include fatal, mortal, pernicious, baleful, harmful, noxious.
Antonyms for baneful
Common opposites include helpful, productive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include pestilent, deadly, harmful, noxious, pernicious, maleficent.
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