Definition of Bane

1. Noun. Something causing misery or death. "The bane of my life"

Exact synonyms: Curse, Nemesis, Scourge
Generic synonyms: Affliction
Derivative terms: Scourge

Definition of Bane

1. n. That which destroys life, esp. poison of a deadly quality.

2. v. t. To be the bane of; to ruin.

Definition of Bane

1. Noun. A cause of misery or death; an affliction or curse ¹

2. Noun. (obsolete) A killer, murderer, slayer ¹

3. Noun. (dated) Poison, especially any of several poisonous plants ¹

4. Verb. (transitive) To kill, especially by poison; to be the poison of. ¹

5. Verb. (transitive) To be the bane of. ¹

6. Noun. (chiefly Scotland) A bone ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Bane

1. to kill with poison [v BANED, BANING, BANES]

Medical Definition of Bane

1. 1. That which destroys life, especially. Poison of a deadly quality. 2. Destruction; death. "The cup of deception spiced and tempered to their bane." (Milton) 3. Any cause of ruin, or lasting injury; harm; woe. "Money, thou bane of bliss, and source of woe." (Herbert) 4. A disease in sheep, commonly termed the rot. Synonym: Poison, ruin, destruction, injury, pest. Origin: OE. Bane destruction, AS. Bana murderer; akin to Icel. Bani death, murderer, OHG. Bana murder, bano murderer, murder, OIr. Bath death, benim I strike. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Bane

bandwagon effect
bandwagon fallacy
bandwagons
bandwidth
bandwidths
bandy
bandy-leg
bandy-legged
bandy about
bandy legs
bandying
bandyings
bandylite
bandyman
bandymen
bane (current term)
baneberries
baneberry
baned
baneful
banefully
banefulness
banes
banewort
bang-up
bang about
bang around
bang away
bang flag gun

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