Antonyms for baneful


Grammar : Adj
Spell : beyn-fuhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈbeɪn fəl


Definition of baneful

  • adj ruinous, injurious
Example sentences :
  • 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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