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Meaning of baleful
The primary meaning of "baleful" is having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something.
Etymology of baleful
The word "baleful" has its roots in Old English, derived from "bæl" meaning evil or wickedness, and the suffix "-ful" which forms an adjective indicating full of or having a particular quality, with the word's meaning and usage evolving over time to convey a sense of malevolence or harmfulness.
Synonyms
ominous
foreboding
menacing
threatening
sinister
malignant
malevolent
evil
wicked
harmful
hurtful
destructive
calamitous
disastrous
dreadful
fearsome
terrifying
horrifying
appalling
ghastly
gruesome
macabre
mournful
gloomy
dismal
dreary
depressing
discouraging
unpromising
inauspicious
unpropitious
ill-omened
ill-fated
doomed
fatal
deadly
lethal
poisonous
toxic
noxious
pernicious
baneful
deleterious
detrimental
damaging
injurious
calamitous
cataclysmic
devastating
ruinous
disastrous
Definitions
- Having or showing a wish to do harm to someone or something
- * Giving a bad or unpleasant feeling
- * Causing or threatening harm
Usage Examples
- The baleful influence of the tyrant's regime was felt across the land.
- * The baleful eyes of the snake seemed to pierce through the darkness.
- * The company's baleful financial reports sent shockwaves through the market.
Antonyms
benevolent
beneficial
harmless
innocuous
benign
kindly
gentle
mild
soothing
calming
reassuring
promising
auspicious
propitious
favorable
advantageous
beneficial
salutary
wholesome
healthy
positive
uplifting
heartening
encouraging
optimistic
hopeful
cheerful
bright
sunny
pleasant
delightful
wonderful
marvelous
spectacular