baneful
intermediateB2/ˈbeɪn.fəl/ · bane-ful
Causing great harm or destruction; harmful.
Meanings
Causing great harm or destruction; harmful.
بہت زیادہ نقصان یا تباہی کا باعث؛ نقصان دہ۔
تباہ کن
tabah kun
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Antonyms
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.
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💡 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.