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Another word for bane

NOUN

  1. The act of destroying or state of being destroyed

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    leftover

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  2. Anything that is injurious, destructive, or fatal

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  3. Something that causes total loss or severe impairment, as of one's health, fortune, honor, or hopes

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    help

  4. A cause of suffering or harm

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    help

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Sentence Examples

  • My cruel teacher was the bane of my existence.

  • The defender was the bane of my scoring hopes, blocking my shot from the goal.

  • (archaic) The ocean bane sank their ship, drowning everyone on board.

  • They called her "Wolf's Bane," because she killed many wolves.

  • The winter was the army's bane; his freezing forces had to retreat.

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