baneful

adjective
UK: /ˈbeɪn.fəl/
US: /ˈbeɪn.fəl/

  1. Harmful or destructive; causing ruin or misery.

    1. His baneful influence corrupted many young minds, leading them astray. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baneful effects of the chemical spill were evident in the dying plants and animals. [ ] [ ]

  2. Having a destructive or poisonous effect.

    1. Gossip can have a baneful impact on someone's reputation. [ ] [ ]
    2. The baneful weeds choked the garden, preventing the flowers from blooming. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

destructive detrimental pernicious noxious harmful

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "baneful" in English means: Harmful or destructive; causing ruin or misery., Having a destructive or poisonous effect..

The phonetic transcription of "baneful" is /ˈbeɪn.fəl/ in British English and /ˈbeɪn.fəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "baneful": destructive, detrimental, pernicious, noxious, harmful.

Example usage of "baneful": "His baneful influence corrupted many young minds, leading them astray.". More examples on the page.