Antonyms for baneful
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : beyn-fuhl |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbeɪn fəl |
Definition of baneful
- adj ruinous, injurious
- From the housing question to the dearth of servants we feel its baneful effects.
- Extract from : « The Curse of Education » by Harold E. Gorst
- It is in fact the healing caduceus as well as the baneful thunder-weapon.
- Extract from : « The Evolution of the Dragon » by G. Elliot Smith
- The consequences to society are also of the most baneful nature.
- Extract from : « The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings » by John Abercrombie
- The baneful effects of forcing the voice is clearly set forth.
- Extract from : « The Child-Voice in Singing » by Francis E. Howard
- My childhood was environed by the baneful peculiarities of the slave system.
- Extract from : « My Bondage and My Freedom » by Frederick Douglass
- The eclipse of the moon was attributed to their baneful influence.
- Extract from : « The Religion of Babylonia and Assyria » by Morris Jastrow
- That man Clarke has some kind of baneful influence over her.
- Extract from : « The Tyranny of the Dark » by Hamlin Garland
- She made the trade to Queen Margaret's monopoly, and its baneful effects.
- Extract from : « The Discovery of America Vol. 1 (of 2) » by John Fiske.
- It is based on castes and the promulgation of the caste system, which is baneful.
- Extract from : « History of Education » by Levi Seeley
- "No doubt it will exert a most baneful influence," bitterly rejoined Debray.
- Extract from : « Edmond Dants » by Edmund Flagg
Synonyms for baneful
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