Bane Synonyms and Antonyms

bān
The act of destroying or state of being destroyed
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. destruction
  2. devastation
  3. havoc
  4. ruin
  5. ruination
  6. undoing
  7. wrack
  8. wreck
  9. wreckage
Anything that is injurious, destructive, or fatal
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. canker
  2. contagion
  3. poison
  4. toxin
  5. venom
  6. virus
Something that causes total loss or severe impairment, as of one's health, fortune, honor, or hopes
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. destroyer
  2. destruction
  3. downfall
  4. ruin
  5. ruination
  6. undoing
  7. wrecker

Words Related to Bane

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Bane 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.

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

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

  • He went running in the mornings rain or shine, but his broken heel had been his bane.

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