baneful

• صفة تعني ضارًّا أو مدمِّرًا أو مُهْلِكًا، وتُستعمل غالبًا في السياقات الرسمية أو الأدبية للإشارة إلى ما يسبب الأذى أو الهلاك.

An archaic adjective meaning harmful, destructive, or causing ruin.

1. Exceedingly harmfulC2formal

   Causing or capable of causing great harm, damage, or ruin.

   مُهلِك

   • The baneful influence of corruption undermined the entire government.
   • His baneful habits eventually led to his financial ruin.
   • The chemical spill had a baneful effect on the local ecosystem.

   المرادفاتbalefuldamagingdeadlydestructivedetrimentalharmfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousruinous

   الأضدادbeneficialbenignharmless

2. Deadly or sinisterC2formal

   Having a destructive or evil quality; portending death or disaster.

   مُهلِك

   • The ancient curse was said to have a baneful power over the land.
   • A baneful silence fell over the room as the verdict was read.
   • The witch concocted a baneful potion meant to bring misfortune.

   المرادفاتbalefuldeadlydestructivemalevolentmalignnoxiousperniciouspestilentruinoussinister

   الأضدادbeneficialharmlessinnocuoussalutarywholesome