Associations to the word «Baneful»

Wiktionary

BANEFUL, adjective. Exceedingly harmful; causing harm, death, ruin.
BANEFUL, adjective. Deadly or sinister.
BANEFUL, adjective. Portending disaster.
BANEFUL, adjective. (archaic) Poisonous.

Dictionary definition

BANEFUL, adjective. Exceedingly harmful.
BANEFUL, adjective. Deadly or sinister; "the Florida eagles have a fierce baleful look".

Wise words

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John Locke