baneful

• Gehobenes oder veraltetes Adjektiv, das bedeutet, dass etwas schädlich, verderblich oder Verderben bringend ist; es kann sich auf materielle Schäden ebenso wie auf moralischen oder seelischen Schaden beziehen. In manchen Kontexten liegt der Akzent auf unheilvoll oder todbringend.

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

1. Exceedingly harmfulC2formal

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

   Verderben bringend

   • 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.

   Synonymebalefuldamagingdeadlydestructivedetrimentalharmfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousruinous

   Antonymebeneficialbenignharmless

2. Deadly or sinisterC2formal

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

   Verderben bringend

   • 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.

   Synonymebalefuldeadlydestructivemalevolentmalignnoxiousperniciouspestilentruinoussinister

   Antonymebeneficialharmlessinnocuoussalutarywholesome