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baneful

intermediateB2

/ˈbeɪn.fəl/ · bane-ful

Causing great harm or destruction; harmful.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Causing great harm or destruction; harmful.

بہت زیادہ نقصان یا تباہی کا باعث؛ نقصان دہ۔

تباہ کن

tabah kun

Synonyms

harmfuldestructivedeadlyنقصان دہمہلکمُضر

Antonyms

beneficialhelpfuladvantageousفائدہ مندمددگارمفید

Common Collocations

  • baneful effects
  • baneful influence
  • baneful practices

Example Sentences

The baneful effects of pollution can be seen in the declining health of the population.

آلودگی کے تباہ کن اثرات آبادی کی صحت میں کمی کو واضح کرتے ہیں۔

Aloodagi ke tabah kun asraat aabadi ki sehat mein kami ko wazeh karte hain.

Her baneful influence over him led to his downfall.

اس کی تباہ کن اثر و رسوخ نے اس کی تباہی کا باعث بنا۔

Us ki tabah kun asar-o-rusooh ne us ki tabahi ka baais bana.

The baneful practices in the industry require immediate attention.

صنعت میں تباہ کن طریقے فوری توجہ کے مستحق ہیں۔

Sana'at mein tabah kun tareeqe fori tawajjo ke mustahiq hain.

Easily Confused With

banal:Banal means lacking in originality, while baneful refers to something that is harmful or destructive.

Word Family

bane
nounتباہی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember baneful as something that brings 'bane' or destruction.

Visualize a warning sign in a toxic wasteland filled with dangers.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کا تھا عشق، مگر اب بے سروں کی صورت جب دیکھا اس کی آنکھوں میں، بن کر تباہ کن آگ

Mohabbat ka tha ishq, magar ab be saron ki soorat Jab dekha us ki aankhon mein, ban kar tabah kun aag.

It was love that was affection, but now in the form of headless ones When I saw in his eyes, it turned into a baneful fire.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

نیکی کا بدلہ بدی نہیں ہوتا۔

Neki ka badla badi nahin hota.

Good deeds do not result in harm.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "bana" — murderer, killer

First known use: 14th century

The term evolved from Old English, where 'bana' meant 'killer' or 'slayer'. Over time, it became associated with causing harm or injury.