baneful

• Adjetivo que describe algo que causa daño, destrucción o ruina, a menudo de manera sutil o maligna; perjudicial o nocivo.

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

1. Exceedingly harmfulC2formal

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

   extremadamente dañino

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbalefuldamagingdeadlydestructivedetrimentalharmfulinjuriousnoxiousperniciousruinous

   Antónimosbeneficialbenignharmless

2. Deadly or sinisterC2formal

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

   mortífero o siniestro

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbalefuldeadlydestructivemalevolentmalignnoxiousperniciouspestilentruinoussinister

   Antónimosbeneficialharmlessinnocuoussalutarywholesome