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baleful Definition and Meaning in English (baleful definition)

adjective
Synonyms:menacingthreateningsinister
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Baleful definition: Threatening harm or evil; menacing.

Definitions of Baleful

  1. 1adjective

    Threatening harm or evil; menacing.

Example Sentences

“He cast a baleful glance at his rival.”

“The baleful influence of the dictator destroyed the country.”

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nounbalefulness
adverbbalefully

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